Effects of Institutional and Cultural Barriers on the U.S. Army's Test and Evaluation Planning
Abstract
The research develops a model of Army innovation that follows theories on the Social Shaping of Technology. This model highlights the societal forces (cultural, institutional, economic, and social) that influence innovation. The research then examines institutional barriers to innovation by analyzing the content and staffing requirements for developing a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). By compounding the content requirements, starting with Department of Defense requirements and working down to Program Executive Office requirements, and determining the type and formality of the requirements will lead to a conclusion on the coercive or enabling nature of the overall requirements. Compounding the staffing requirements with the content requirements creates a composite analysis of the coercive nature of these requirements for development of the TEMP. The research also looks at cultural barriers that effect a teams group intelligence or ability to learn together. Recommendations include balancing staffing and content requirements and creating a culture of psychological safety.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1063367
Entities
People
- Corry B. Cox
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University