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Equity Theory Predictions Of The Effects Of Participation In Justice Or Police Studies On The Promotional Expectations Of Members Of The Western Australian Police Force, William J. Boaks
Theses : Honours
Before 1988 police in this State were promoted solely on seniority. No university courses for officers existed locally and education played little part in promotion. Promotion is now on the basis of merit and Edith Cowan University conducts courses in Police and Justice Studies. This study investigates possible links between the factors of higher education and merit based promotion. Predictions of student officers' of the benefits of higher education, organisational commitment and various aspects of non-promotion were examined by use of a questionnaire. The results showed that student officers placed a higher value on education for basic police work and …