Prediction of Forester Retention and Advancement From the Kuder Preference

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

0365410772 / 9780365410775

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Print on Demand. This book ponders an essential question: can a simple psychological evaluation reliably predict whether someone will enjoy a career in forestry? The author analyzes data from a landmark study conducted in the late 1940s, where junior foresters took a standardized personality test, the Kuder Preference Record. Comparing the original test results to the foresters' career trajectories, the author finds a striking correlation: those who scored higher on the "Outdoor" interest scale were more likely to remain in the Forest Service, while those who scored lower on the "Outdoor," "Scientific," and "Persuasive" scales tended to advance to higher-level administrative roles. These findings suggest that the Kuder Preference Record may hold promise as a tool for assessing an individual's potential fit for a forestry career. By shedding light on the characteristics that contribute to success in this field, this book provides valuable insights for both aspiring foresters and those responsible for recruiting and developing the next generation of professionals in this vital sector. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
Prediction of Forester Retention and Advancement From the Kuder Preference
Author
George W. Mayeske
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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English
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9780365410775
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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