General Purpose Computer Acquisition.
Abstract
The paper is divided into four major chapters, each of which takes the reader through a series of steps which are essential to the task of evaluating and selecting a computer system. Report concentrates on general purpose commercially available (non-embedded) computers. The inquiry was conducted by means of library research. The emphasis on topic selection is that of the author and is by no means either all-inclusive or exhaustive. The attempt was to review current literature pertaining to ADP acquisition process. Computers are pervasive. Project managers (PM) cannot ignore them. Typical managers prefer to delegate the subject of computers to specialist groups for detailed actions. A manager must be aware of such subjects as benchmarking, simulation, cost-value/scores-weights approach, etc., as they apply to computer evaluation/selection. This paper discusses these aspects and many more. In essence, it serves as an overview of methods in the above subject area, which a PM can use to pick and choose from as his particular rules, regulations, and circumstances permit. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA037757
Entities
People
- Francis C. Marr
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College