Applications of Computers as an Aid to Decision-Making in Air Force System Program Offices

摘要

This thesis investigated the most advantageous areas for applying decision support systems to Air Force Systems Command program and project managers in System program Offices. Data was gathered by surveying a stratified sample of program and project managers. In this research, groups of program and project managers. In this research, groups of program and project managers where identified that may required different types of support based upon the influence the groups have in the decision process in the areas of cost and budget, schedule, technical performance, logistics, and administration. The following three rank groups were choosen as the basis for evaluation of different DSS needs: Lieutenants, Captains, and Majors through Colonels. Findings indicated that all three rank groups need similar support from any DSS development. An additional result of this empirical research was a prioritized list of program management techniques for Dss development and implementation.