The Adversarial Relationship between Government and Industry.

Abstract

Data was obtained through a review of the literature and correspondence on the subject, and through interviews with procurement officials. It was determined that no specific government policy exists concerning adversarial relationships. However, the relationship is widespread in the defense arena. The relationship results from several immediate causes including the underpricing of contracts, a disproportionate government emphasis on curtailing profits, the nature of the government's procurement system, certain contractor marketing practices and the functional orientation within the weapons acquisition system. The underlying causes of adversarial relationships can be traced to public and congressional attitudes towards defense spending. A trend towards increased adversarial relationships is predicted. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037778

Entities

People

  • Michael B. Patterson

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Marketing
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Security
  • Universities

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.