The Persistence of Learning and Acquisition Strategies

Abstract

The acquisition strategies implied by two theories of learning -- learning curve theory and knowledge depreciation theory -- are quite different. This article reexamines empirical data for land-based weapon systems to determine if knowledge depreciation theory can be confirmed. Results fail to confirm knowledge depreciation theory and support learning curve theory. The author concludes that acquisition managers should continue to use learning curve theory to model their acquisition strategies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA487904

Entities

People

  • Patrick N. Watkins

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Army Procurement
  • Assembly
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Learning
  • Military Acquisition
  • Money
  • Procurement
  • Standards
  • Weapon Systems

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • STEM Education
  • Strategic Security Studies