MANAGEMENT AND THE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS MYSTIQUE

Abstract

It has become evident to most managers that a capability in systems analysis is a prerequisite of success. Not only is systems analysis useful in decision making and problem solving, but it has become the leading buzzword of the day. This can be seen by the fame or notoriety of the DOD systems analysis group developed by Robert McNamara, the fact that the management science groups of most universities stress systems analysis in their brochures, and the salary wars being waged to hire systems analysts. This paper is designed to penetrate the mystique which surrounds systems analysis. In addition to defining systems analysis, the advantages and limitations of this technique are discussed, a general purpose methodology is developed, and a description of one application of the methodology is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0669751

Entities

People

  • Paul L. Peck Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Availability
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Models
  • Costs
  • Cycles
  • Field Army
  • Life Cycles
  • Organizational Structure
  • Sensitivity
  • Systems Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design