A Definition and Investigation of Cooperative Acquisition Programs Using Multiple Case Studies

Abstract

This thesis is an exploratory study of the management of cooperative acquisition programs. The investigation focuses on defining the nature of a cooperative acquisition strategy, identifying potential problems associated with this approach, and evaluating the effectiveness of the current guidance and support structure for such programs. The desired outcome of this strategy is a common solution. The operational definition of cooperative acquisition builds on the Department of Defense definition of Joint Service Acquisition. A pilot study and literature review are used to develop a structured interview for three case studies. Analysis of these cases indicates that difficulty in resolving core requirements, and funding instability are the two major sources of problems on cooperative acquisition programs. Also, the guidance and support for cooperative acquisition programs has been slow to develop.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA354273

Entities

People

  • Robert T. Butz

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Pilot Studies
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design