PPBS, Suboptimization, and Decentralization

Abstract

A theoretical discussion is presented of suboptimization and decentralization to consider the appropriateness of various financial controls, constraints, and incentives in military planning. The analysis is applied to various alternative forms of organization in the Department of Defense: decentralization by services, by service and program, and by services with some reallocation of functions; decentralization by theater; full unification; and decentralization by strengthening the central controls of the present system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707097

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  • Arthur Smithies

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Aerospace Industry
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  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Cost Reductions
  • Department Of Defense
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