Application of the Cohen, March and Olsen 'Garbage Can' Decision Process Theory to the Operational Battle Group Commander.
Abstract
To evaluate the usefulness of a decision support system utilizing the Cohen, March and Olsen 'Garbage Can' decision theory in support of Battle Group Command operations. This thesis broadens the knowledge of decision support system application in an operational flag staff organization, with specific emphasis given to the usefulness of the Cohen, March and Olsen garbage can decision model in such an environment. It contains background history on the Composite Warfare Concept (CWC) and interfacing problems, a review of the topical area in study, and specifically addresses a methodology of data collection in an actual group situation for subsequent program implementation and validation. Included in this study is a brief statistical analysis of the program results. The main source of information for the thesis was interviews of senior U.S. Navy officers knowledgeable in the CWC concept and/or Command, Control, and Communications, and an exhaustive literature search of pertinent articles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA146352
Entities
People
- D. M. Birdwell
- W. A. Lillard
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School