An Analysis of the Problems and Prospects for Adopting a PPBS-Like System by the Polish Ministry of National Defense

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the possible problems and potential benefits that the Polish Government and the Polish Ministry of National Defense (PMND) might experience if these institutions implemented a system similar to the US Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). The thesis provides an overview of the PPBS at the Department of Defense level including a description of the main participants. It also provides a comparison of the different processes used by the US services. This is followed by a thorough description of the Polish Budgetary System. The analysis of the two systems reveals several significant differences. These differences stem from the laws, national interests and finally from the different structures of the armed forces. Even with these differences, the analysis shows several potential benefits that support incorporating a system based on the PPBS. These benefits include, a strategic planning approach toward managing scarce resources, long-term planning, and efficiencies that would ensure the defense industry. Finally, a recommendation is made to implement a system similar to the PPBS in the Polish Ministry of National Defense.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA397509

Entities

People

  • Konrad Struczyk

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Databases
  • Defense Planning
  • Department Of Defense
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies