The Cost Growth Problem: A Realistic Diagnosis and Solution.

Abstract

The problem of cost growth of major systems acquisitions has long been an importance concern within the Department of Defense (DOD) and Congress. A brief review of acquisition history from the 40's to the present shows little success in controlling it. With so many unsuccessful past changes to the organization and processes, the cost growth problem begs for a new approach. A review of the static principles of organizational design reveals several inconsistencies when compared to the DOD structure. The science of organizational development (OD) is discussed and recommended as a solution. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131082

Entities

People

  • Robert David Aaron

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Cost Analysis
  • Deployment
  • Federal Budgets
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Management Personnel
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design