Accession Number:

ADA582714

Title:

Half-Life Learning Curves in the Defense Acquisition Life Cycle

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DEPT OF SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Personal Author(s):

• Badiru, Adedeji B.

Report Date:

2012-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

Learning curves are useful for assessing performance improvement due to the positive impact of learning. In recent years, the deleterious effects of forgetting have also been recognized. Workers experience forgetting or decline in performance over time. Consequently, contemporary learning curves have attempted to incorporate forgetting components into learning curves. An area of increasing interest is the study of how fast and how far the forgetting impact can influence overall performance. This article introduces the concept of half-life analysis of learning curves using the concept of growth and decay, with particular emphasis on applications in the defense acquisition process. The computational analysis of the proposed technique lends itself to applications for designing training and retraining programs for the Defense Acquisition Workforce.

Descriptors:

• *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• *HALF LIFE
• *LEARNING CURVES
• *LIFE CYCLES
• *MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• *RETENTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• DECAY
• GROWTH(GENERAL)
• PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
• PRODUCTIVITY
• REPRINTS
• TRAINING

Subject Categories:

• Psychology
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE