Aerospace Collaboration. Theories and Case Studies from the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-Korean Experience: Implications for Theater Missile Defense.

Abstract

This thesis examines the phenomenon of international collaboration in the field of aerospace technology to determine why such projects succeed or fail. Both firm- and state-level collaboration is discussed, though the primary emphasis is on government-led projects. Factors encouraging increased collaboration stem primarily from a desire to reduce risks, given the present environment of increasing costs coupled with shrinking budgets and certainty of returns. At the same time collaboration is inhibited by a fear that the fruits of the effort may not be distributed proportionally to each participant's investment. Thus this thesis uses an analytical approach based on Jonathan Tucker's 'Partners and Rivals' (PAR) theory which accounts for such mixed motive situations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327444

Entities

People

  • Stanley D. Crow Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Teamwork
  • Theater Missile Defense

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space