Applying Dialectic to Acquisition Strategy

Abstract

Dialectic is the process of reasoning correctly. In the era of downsizing the defense budget and streamlining the acquisition process, the application of dialectic to weapon system (acquisition) programs is critical. Unless programs are debated properly, all programs and defense activities stand to lose. Dialectic operates to expose the best in each program idea, creating a synthesis that optimizes the selected approach. This article explains the concept of dialectic and how its use can improve the acquisition process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA487494

Entities

People

  • David L. Peeler Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Business Administration
  • Competition
  • Cost Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Grants
  • Hierarchies
  • Information Operations
  • Law
  • Military Budgets
  • Molecular Structure
  • National Security
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.