A Least Cost Study for Book Procurement at the Naval Postgraduate School Library

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Abstract:

The primary objective of this thesis is to perform a cost effectiveness analysis of the various purchasing methods available to Dudley Knox Library on the Naval Postgraduate School campus in Monterey, California. The intent of the study is to identify the most cost efficient method of procuring books within the guidelines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR. The research was conducted by reviewing current literature and interviewing persons acquainted with the various cost elements which occur when purchasing books at the Naval Postgraduate School. Approval plans were found to be the least costly way for a Department of Defense library to purchase books if the library was large enough to sustain an approval plan.

Author(s):
Mccarthy, Patrick J., Jr
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Masters Thesis,
Pagination:
0107

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CONTROL, ACQUISITION, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, COST EFFECTIVENESS, LOW COSTS, INTERVIEWING, EFFICIENCY, COSTS, PROCUREMENT, CALIFORNIA, LIBRARIES, BOOKS, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, COST ANALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
THESIS, DIRECT DEPOSIT SYSTEM, PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES, ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER, THESIS, LIBRARY, PURCHASING, COST STUDY
Report Date:
1990 Jun 01