Defining Contract Terms

Abstract

The goal of this research effort was to develop consensus definitions for fifty-one (51) contracting-terms. This was accomplished by developing a synthesized definition for each term based on a review of the available published literature, subjecting the synthesized definitions to expert scrutiny via a survey distributed to recognized contracting professionals, and amending the literature-based definitions as indicated by the survey responses. Using this approach, consensus was achieved on all but one term. The consensus definitions developed in this way are recommended for inclusion in a comprehensive dictionary of contracting terminology, to be comprised of the results of this and other related theses. In addition, as indicated by the survey results, three terms are recommended for further study in a later thesis effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA259088

Entities

People

  • Mary R. Spalding
  • Michael J. Cushing

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Employment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Management Personnel
  • Money
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).