Should Cost Overhead Study Analysis: An Examination of Selected Studies

Abstract

Should Cost analysis has become a standard tool for the Government to achieve cost reasonableness in a negotiated contract. Recently, contractors in the Defense Industry have begun to question the effectiveness of this analytical process and the necessity of its use. This thesis examines the Should Cost process, its implementation in the area of overhead cost analysis, and analyzes the effectiveness of three specific Overhead Should Cost studies and the impact of those studies on the contractors. Keywords: Theses, Government contract administration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205894

Entities

People

  • William J. Platt

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Defense Industry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personal Computers
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Economics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.