Review of Management Approaches of Selected Joint Service Acquisition Programs.
Abstract
This study examined a number of joint service acquisition programs to review the management approaches to joint programs with specific interest toward identifying problem trends, lessons learned and overall effectiveness of management approaches. The study revealed that the economic and political pressures in recent years have resulted in a trend toward more joint service programs. It also revealed that emphasis and policy from OSD is lacking for more effective management of acquisition programs conducted on a joint service basis. Data from study substantiated that significant cost savings can be realized through joint service acquisition programs. However, the realization of these savings is largely dependent on the executive service and participating services' management approach and attitude of the services' senior personnel assigned to the programs. Numerous interviews were conducted with personnel inside and outside the joint service program offices. Many of the views expressed by the interviewees are reported in this study. Revealed from the study data is the need for a more active role by DDR and E and the services for increased emphasis for effective management of joint service acquisition programs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA037984
Entities
People
- Alto F. Smith
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College