Development of a National Make-or-Buy Strategy-Progress and Problems

Abstract

This report contains GAO's Assessment of the executive branch's policies and programs for obtaining commercial or industrial products and services for Government use. It discusses the history and evolution, the overall perceptions, the status (if implementation, the major problems and influences, and the proposed changes to the current policy. GAO is particularly concerned that, without a firm national policy, the future for this program will be a repetition of the past--confusion, controversy, and ineffective implementation. A make-or buy policy is necessary to achieve economical, efficient, and effective Government. The policy must be stable and appropriately balance many issues of national significance. It needs both legislative . nd executive branch endorsement and support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 25, 1978
Accession Number
AD1119305

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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