Accession Number:

ADA151904

Title:

An Investigation of the MCDEC (Marine Corps Development and Education Command) Research and Development Program Prioritization Process.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Nelson,L. H.

Report Date:

1984-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

93.0

Abstract:

A research and development program prioritization process proposed by the Marine Corps Development and Education Command is investigated. Relevant literature is reviewed and the process classified with the majority of accepted industrial program selection models. Linear programming formulations of the process illustrate resource allocation improvements suggested by the literature. Two linear programming approaches are demonstrated with available process test data. The subjective research and development program values proposed by the original process are discussed in terms of measurement scale properties, and further research is suggested in the areas of alternative model forms, subjective program evaluations, and model implementation cost-benefit analysis. Additional keywords Theses, PPBSPlanning, Programming, and Budgeting System, and Defense systems acquisition.

Descriptors:

• *LINEAR PROGRAMMING
• *MARINE CORPS PLANNING
• *PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• ACQUISITION
• DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• EDUCATION
• COST ANALYSIS
• FORMULATIONS
• THESES
• ALLOCATIONS
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• BENEFITS
• PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE