STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATION IN A SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Abstract

A system is described as a complex aggregation of components, based on established principles. The study is concerned with what is efficient system development an is it observed in American industry. The intensive historical study of completed system development projects is investigated. The system considered as an example is a microwave relay system for the transmission over long distances, via a chain of relay towers, of telephone conversations and television signals. Its development was complete and its manufacture had begun in 1958. The start of its development as a system can reasonably be dated 1952. The project built up to a peak of about ninety technical persons, and its manpower and other direct costs are roughly estimated at $15,000,000. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 1960
Accession Number
AD0260195

Entities

People

  • Thomas A. Marschak

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Manpower
  • Microwave Communications
  • Microwave Relay Systems
  • Microwaves
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Radiation
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Relay Systems

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