An Approach to Effectiveness/Productivity

摘要

From its inception, (Defense Mapping Agency) (DMA) management recognized that manpower and funding increases sufficient to satisfy the backlog of all worldwide requirements for mapping, charting and geodesy (MC&G) support could not reasonably be expected. Accordingly, the Agency's objective has been to narrow the gap between MC&G needs and resources by satisfying only those requirements which have withstood a rigorous review and validation process and by increasing our effectiveness/productivity. In the first instance, DMA works continually with the user during the requirements develop to point out the most cost effective method of meeting their MC&G requirements. In the second instance, we increase our productivity by such management initiatives as eliminating, realigning, and consolidating activities; by taking advantage of automation and technology to improve production techniques and processes; and by motivating our people to find more efficient and effective means of carrying out the DMA mission. The vehicle for pursuing these objectives was designated the DMA Effectiveness/Productivity (E/P) Program. (Author)