An Investigation of the Decision Variables that Affect Space Weapon System Procurement.
Abstract
The full funding policy and the three year obligation availability of procurement funds were identified as the major constraints limiting program managers of space weapon systems in their acquisition activities. In order to evaluate the effect of these constraints on space weapon system acquisitions, twelve variables, identified through the literature review, were used to gain an understanding of the problem. Program managers believed that these variables created problems that could only be solved by changing the acquisition process. Personal interviews were conducted and the importance of each variable in affecting the program manager's efficiency was identified. Two data analysis techniques were used: qualitative and factor analysis. Factor analysis was conducted using the rating of importance for each variable and this lead to four underlying factors. The factor identified as limiting program managers the most was labeled program uncertainties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161093
Entities
People
- Paul V. Borish
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology