Date of Award

Summer 6-29-2021

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

The retention and promotion of underrepresented minorities in the California National Guard (CNG) remains a challenge. A study of this problem may benefit commanders at all levels by introducing methods to retain experienced soldiers representative of the population in California. This research project refers to academic studies dealing with diversity and retention throughout the military as well as professional organizations writ large. To better understand the problem within the scope of available time a single major command within the CNG is studied: the 49th Military Police (MP) Brigade. A data collection plan that includes interviews with subject matter experts in the area of diversity and retention as well as survey data completed by target groups are analyzed. This study will inform organizational leaders on the efficacy of adopting leadership programs and incentives to retain, promote and assign underrepresented minorities not only in the 49th MP Brigade but the entire California National Guard.

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