Systems literacy amongst air force logisticians in Nigeria

Author:

Akeel Usman Umar

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to assess the current level of systems literacy of air force logisticians in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis research undertook an assessment of the knowledge of air force logistics officers on systems thinking with the aid of a qualitative questionnaire. The questionnaire featured questions on the level of literacy and application of systems thinking by air force logisticians in Nigeria.FindingsThe research finds that the majority of the air force logistics officers have very low levels of knowledge and training in systems thinking.Originality/valueThe research is a unique effort to ascertain the level of systems thinking literacy and training in air force logistics in Nigeria. The study presents a baseline and justification for intervention through an improvement of the logistics curricula used in air force training institutions in Nigeria.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Automotive Engineering

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