Ethics in DoD Contracting Negotiations. A Model to Address Policy, Procedures, and Practices as They Apply to Both Government and Industry.

Abstract

Contract negotiations have long been a part of the acquisition process in which opportunities for compromise and ethical dilemmas arise. This thesis concerns the subject of ethical practices in both Government and Industry in contract negotiations. The military culture provides room for some disagreement in the field of ethics, yet there is also much unanimity in the determination of ethical questions both in the society at large, and in the Department of Defense. It is therefore possible to derive a model or standard by which the ethical practices and dilemmas of the contract negotiator may be measured. This thesis addresses the policies, procedures, and practices resulting from the subject of ethics in contract negotiations. It also develops a model of essential elements for practice as derived from an analysis of requirements, regulations, and the current ethical culture of contract negotiations. (RWJ)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293651

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey C. Horton

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Negotiations
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.