A Proposal for a Computer-Based System to Support the Chinese Marine Corps Field Maneuver Controlling and Evaluation Operation (FIOP).

Abstract

This thesis uses IBM's Business Systems Planning (BSP) methodology to design a computer-based information system for the Chinese Marine Corps Field Maneuver Controlling And Evaluation Operation (FIOP). It initially describes the current manual system by identifying each organizational group and the functions each perform. BSP is then defined including its background, underlying concepts and potential benefits. Finally, the BSP methodology is applied to FIOP resulting in a list of data classes, a process/data class matrix and an information flow diagram. The conclusion is that a computer-based system for FIOP is both feasible and worthwhile. The recommendations are that a steering committee of major FIOP users be formed to devise obtainable and measurable objectives; that a BSP expert be hired to act as a consultant/coordinator for this project and finally, that the implementation plan be reviewed annually to ensure its continued cost effectiveness. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159539

Entities

People

  • C. W. Ho

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Computers
  • Consistency
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Maneuvers
  • Marine Corps
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design