Review of the promotion process for research scientists

138 Pages·1993·12.9 MB·English

by  Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Internal Audit and Evaluation Branch

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Scientific Excellence * Resource Protection & Conservation + Benefits for Canadians
Excellence scientifique * Protection et conservation des ressources + Bénéfices aux Canadiens
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REVIEW OF THE |
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February 1993

INFORMATION CENTRE
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Internal Audit and Evaluation Branch
February 1993

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3. Promotion Criteria and Process 20
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4.2 Linkages Between Work and Promotion Criteria and Process ...... 38
4.3 Awareness & Understanding of Process and Criteria............. 39
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6. Proposals for Action 49
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Appendices
A. Terms of Reference
B. Interview Guides
e Statistical Supplement - Responses to Interview Questions
D. Promotion Process in Other Federal Science Departments/Agencies/Private Sector
E. Promotion Process for Research Scientists in Other Countries
F. Classification Matrix for RES-1 to RES-5
G. — Flow Chart of DFO Promotion Process
H. —Interdepartmental Committees Involved in the Promotion of Research Scientists
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