Implementation of Earned Value Management Into The Software Acquisition Process

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management as a program management tool for the Department of Defense acquisition community. In making this determination, the study sought to uncover information about Earned Value Management from the contractor's perspective as well as the government administrator's perspective. It also sought to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management during the different phases of the software acquisition process. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to acquire the data necessary for analysis. This data was analyzed to compare perceptions of the government and contractor communities in regard to the use of Earned Value Management as a program management tool. It also compared perceptions in regard to using Earned Value Management during different stages of the software program life cycle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA369512

Entities

People

  • Louis D. Bryan

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Governments
  • Life Cycles
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Software Development

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.