A System Dynamics Policy Analysis Model of the Air Force Aircraft Modification System.

Abstract

The Air Force aircraft modification system has a complex and dynamic nature which continually challenges management's ability to develop effective policy to support decision-making. With the invaluable assistance of key managers within the modification process, a policy model of the process has been developed using the system dynamics concept. The formal and informal system structure and policies which currently exist for the aircraft modification process are addressed in the research. The purpose of the dynamic policy model is to provide a tool to assist Air Force strategic managers in understanding the complex nature of the system and to identify the most important areas that are sensitive to changes in either structure or policy. The model, thus, provides a device for policy development. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122894

Entities

People

  • Charles F. Hiser
  • Michael Y. Fong

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Systems Analysis and Design