An Implementation Guide for Settling Contract Disputes Within DoD Using Alternative Disputes Resolution Methods

Abstract

This thesis discusses how to select alternative methods for resolving contract disputes other than the traditional disputes methods which are available under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978. The thesis first presents the different alternative disputes resolution techniques, (ADR). The various processes are broken into those methods which may be used within DoD and those methods which are currently not usable for a variety of reasons. From there, the thesis introduces a list of case criteria which are relevant to choosing an appropriate ADR method. The criteria were compiled from a number of references in the ADR field. The criteria are then matched to appropriate ADR choices using a matrix. Only the usable ADR choices are analyzed for selection. Finally, the reader is given a simple step by step guide using the matrix. The guide assists the reader in choosing whether to use the ADR method, and which method to choose if ADR is used. The final choice of method is based on analysis of the case criteria and matching the criteria with the right method or methods in the matrix tables provided. Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA223822

Entities

People

  • Karen K. Day

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Exchange
  • Judicial Process
  • Judiciary
  • Law
  • Literature Surveys
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Supreme Court
  • United States

Readers

  • Game Theory.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Systems Analysis and Design