Economic Darwinism in the Defense Industry: An Analysis of Corporate Responses

Abstract

This thesis identifies and assesses the corporate strategies adopted by the top defense companies as a result of the new defense spending environment. The model used throughout the thesis stipulates four corporate strategies: expansion, diversification. globalization, and rationalization. The thesis outlines the fundamental elements of each strategy and highlights the significant actions taken by the top defense companies. Finally, the factors that framed the selection of these strategies are examined. The compatibility between current skills and production capabilities with market opportunities was the most influential factor in strategy selection. Because of the lead time resulting from backlogs and aggressive cost cutting, the financial viability of the top defense companies is not at risk. The thesis concludes that each of the strategies was pursued to nearly the same degree and many of the companies are pursuing multiple strategies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA276376

Entities

People

  • Thomas R. Peck

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • National Security
  • Space Systems
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warning Systems

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