A Comparative Analysis between the Portuguese Air Force and the United States Air Force Budgeting Processes

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to find meaningful ways to improve the budgeting processes followed by the Portuguese Air Force and the United States Air Force. Although applied differently in several aspects, PPBS makes up the theoretical framework of both Air Force's budgeting systems, making them comparable to a great extent. The thesis describes, analyzes, and evaluates the major phases, steps and procedures of both Air Forces' budgeting processes, especially within their organizational structure and with emphasis at field level. From a systematic comparison between the two budgeting processes, the most relevant similarities and differences are outlined and important problem areas are identified. Concrete solutions are recommended for the improvement of such areas, relative to both Air Forces. Keywords: ZBBS(Zero Base Budgeting System); management information systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178552

Entities

People

  • Flarimundo F. Vale De Gato

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Classification
  • Financial Management
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Resource Management
  • Security
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Theoretical Analysis.