Management Analysis of Key Resource Operations (MAKRO). Volume II. Appendix E. Networks. Annexes I and II. Planning and Programming.
Abstract
The MAKRO Study analyzes the planning, programing and budget formulation phases of Army PPBS and suggests ways to improve the system. The principal PPBS activities at HQDA were identified, then subjected to rigorous analysis, and documented in this report. The methodology included development and implementation of a computer-based graphics routine to create network diagrams; network diagrams were constructed for 21 distinct Army PPBS processes that were identified in the analysis. The network diagrams are published separately; Volume II contains the planning and programing diagrams and Volume III contains the budget formulation diagrams. Specific prescriptive measures were nominated to improve certain PPBS processes. The paramount MAKRO study insight is, that the Army PPBS is responsive to higher authorities at the expense of time for rigorous analysis. The study presents two alternatives which singly or together could enhance the quality of analysis supporting Army PPBS: (1) seek relief from the highly interactive/reactive dialogue with higher echelons that is conducted particularly during programing and budgeting; and (2) expand the scope of planning to provide more detail of resource sensitive issues for use in programing. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA069017
Entities
People
- Frank A. Distasio Jr.
- George E. Armstrong
- Samual K. Wasaff Jr.
- Samuel M. Burney Jr.
Organizations
- Center for Army Analysis