Development of a USMC Officer Assignment Decision Support System: Economic Analysis

Abstract

This Economic Analysis (EA) was completed as part of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process for development of an Officer Assignment Decision Support System (OADSS). This document provides information about costs associated with the two feasible alternatives for system development: (1) Existing System Enhancement; and (2) Distributed Processing--Minicomputer. System development costs are divided into nonrecurring and recurring cost categories while 'sunk' costs are excluded. A weighted benefits analysis revealed that the distributed Processing--Minicomputer alternative is preferable (1.60 vs.94). Thus, while the Distributed Processing--Minicomputer alternative may be 'ideal,' it is significantly more costly and there is some question about the systems operation/maintenance capability of the Officer Assignment Branch (MMOA). It is recommended that a Functional Description (FD) be completed as the next phase in development of OADSS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213311

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  • Robert E. Chatfield
  • Stephanie A. Gullet

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  • Human Systems

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  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Customer Services
  • Databases
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Economic Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Marine Corps
  • Midrange Computers
  • Reliability
  • Training

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