Data Envelopment Analysis and Extensions for Decision Support and Management Planning.
Abstract
The public expects military efficiency from the combat forces it supports with tax dollars. The United States Air Force needs integrative measures of efficiency and needs decision support systems which aid in detecting inefficiencies, diagnosing problems, and choosing among alternative courses of action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of combat units. The Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique developed by Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes provided the basic theoretical starting point for this dissertation. It anables the unified analysis of multiple technical, economic and effectiveness measures in contrast to past reliance by Air Force Management on 'partial' measures of productivity, cost effectiveness, etc. Theory was extended by this study to provide analytical capabilities suitable for use by the Air Force in the analysis and interpretation of efficiency and in the preparation of management plans. This dissertation provided a basic theoretical framework for future development of decision support prototypes suitable for use by the Air Force in managing military effectiveness and efficiency.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA139430
Entities
People
- C. T. Clark
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology