Why Do Programs Fail An Analysis of Defense Program Manager Decision Making In Complex and Chaotic Program Environments

Abstract

Department of Defense (DoD) program managers ability to make effective decisions is critical to a programs performance. This qualitative study of two DoD program managers shed light into their decision-making processes in complex and chaotic programmatic environments. Additionally, this study specifically focuses on four aggregate categoriesleadership, attitude, bureaucracy, and reputation. These categories have profound influences on the program managers ability to process information, make sense of a situation, and make decisions accordingly. By understanding how program managers perceive reality when facing challenges, we could potentially introduce necessary changes, adopt proven practices, and redirect resources toward efforts that would help program managers make more effective decisions.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1069555

Entities

People

  • Friday E. Ameh
  • James R. Donahue
  • Thien N. Duong

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Information Science
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Budgets
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.