Decision Technology: The Catalyst for Acquisition Improvement,

Abstract

It is possible to manage all activities in a weapon acquisition with a system that predicts and achieves desired results. DECISION TECHNOLOGY provides the Program Manager with the exact information he needs to synthesize all program elements to accurately predict performance probability without compromising management style or objectives. It embraces a basic language that simplifies understanding and communication and applies a fundamental logic that clarifies the implications of each management action. It presents the RISK and CONSEQUENCE visibility in a format that enables the Program Manager to make necessary decisions and confidently defend them knowing they will achieve the results expected. Therefore, all the weapon system expectations are precisely known at all times. DECISION TECHNOLOGY applied in over seventy applications has resulted in significant savings in cost and time along with achievement of predictable outcomes. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002755

Entities

People

  • H. M. Wales
  • R. P. Swank

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Catalysts
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Language
  • Political Science
  • Probability
  • Procurement
  • Public Administration
  • Synergism
  • Virginia
  • Visibility
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design