Planning and Controlling the Acquisition Costs of Air Force Information Systems
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to identify indicators that can be used to more efficiently control the acquisition costs of Air Force Management information systems. Statistical analysis was performed on cost data collected from Cost/Schedule Status Reports from information systems acquired under Air Force Logistics Command's Logistics Management Systems Modernization Program. Using regression analysis, and initial model was developed that showed the significance of various cost areas on contract performance. The model was then transformed and reduced, to include only those variables that added significantly to the prediction of contract performance. Based on the sample analyzed the following cost areas were identified as key indicators of contract performance: Software, Test and Evaluation, Training, and Maintenance. Although the limited size of the sample data make the results inconclusive, the methodology presented here provides a means to identify potential indicators. The goal of this research was not to provide a definitive model that would help program managers to predict contractor performance. Instead, the goal was to establish procedures or motivation, for program managers to identify key control variables that can help them to manage their programs more efficiently in a time of austere budgets and restricted manpower availability. Keywords: Management planning and control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204421
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Falkowski
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology