Cost-Benefit Comparison: A Method for Evaluation Proposed Changes to Defense Acquisition Procedures

Abstract

Defense acquisition procedures are changed with the intention of improving the method of acquiring defense products and obtaining better defense products. It is possible that some changes to improve defense acquisition procedures may preclude the adoption of those changes that are degrading to the defense acquisition process. This exploratory study identified a method of identifying, comparing, and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of proposed changes to defense acquisition procedures. This method, named cost-benefit comparison, was developed following a review of the defense acquisition environment, and a review of existing evaluation tools and management theory. This research also resulted in the preparation of draft instructions for the implementation of a cost-benefit comparison program. In addition, examples of cost-benefit comparisons of potential changes to defense acquisition procedures were provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229707

Entities

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  • Theodore B. Mcintire

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Cost Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Standards
  • Systems Management

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
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