Accession Number:

AD1016345

Title:

An Exercise in Values Identification

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions Integration Washington United States

Personal Author(s):

• Ward,Dan

Report Date:

2010-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

There is a point to all these questions. It turns out, the decisions you make in this scenario can provide insight into your values and priorities, which in turn, can be applied to acquisitions and program management. Some peoples top priority is to replace the capability without delay. For them, it would be vitally important to get a new TV right away. Others may figure they dont need a new TV right away and are content to take their time in order to satisfy some other value. Some people want to make sure they spend as little money as possible, while others get excited at the prospect of spending a couple of thousand dollars. For some, the new set must be a big, shiny piece of high-definition wonder-tech. Others are content with more modest capabilities. Before we examine what these decisions say about our priorities and values and why that matters, let me tell you what I did when I was in this situation.

Descriptors:

• program management
• acquisition
• management planning and control
• decision making
• systems engineering
• commerce
• consumers

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE