Accession Number:

AD0741120

Title:

European and U.S. Aircraft Development Strategies,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Perry,Robert

Report Date:

1971-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The report makes a comparative analysis of research and development techniques employed by United States and foreign country manufacturers. It suggests changes in development methods to improve cost effectiveness. Improved management techniques of research and development programs under austerity principles are also discussed.

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
• *MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• SCHEDULING
• PRODUCTION CONTROL
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• DECISION MAKING
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE