The Organizational Impact of the Implementation of a New Quality Assurance Method in the Base Contracting Environment.
Abstract
This study examined the potential impact of proposed AFR 400-28, Base Level Service Contracts, and revised AFR 70-9, Contract Quality Assurance Evaluation, on a base contract administration activity. The specific services contracting areas examined included the functions, skills, skill mix and organizational structure of the base contract administration activity. The key functions impacted by the regulations include the approval and implementation of quality assurance and control procedures along with the training of the affected personnel. To effectively accomplish these key functions, new skills may be required, and organizational specialization may be appropriate in the larger base contract administration activities. The study adapted a methodology developed by Peter Drucker and considered the constraints of job enrichment in designing an organizational model for a large base contracting administration activity. The model developed proposed specialization within contract administration and the conceptualization and specialization of the quality assurance function within the contract administration activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075581
Entities
People
- John W. Hargrave
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology