Professional, organizational, and training weaknesses in small purchase within the Department of the Navy

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Authors
Huff, Kurt R.
Bales, Randle D.
Subjects
small purchase
blanket purchase agreement
imprest fund
purchase order
training
delivery order
GS 1105/1106 series
Advisors
Lamm, David V.
Date of Issue
1984-06
Date
June 1984
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis examines the professional, organizational, and training weaknesses of intermediate level small purchase personnel. The intent or the study is to ascertain shortcomings in the above areas, to recommend an organizational and professional framework within which to conduct training, and finally to recommend the essential elements necessary for an effective intermediate level small purchase training program. A general format for a proposed training guide is suggested, and an example of the types of information that should he included is provided. An examination of costs and potential benefits is also provided in order to allow the reader to assess the financial aspects of a training program as recommended. This thesis also recommends areas for future study that may lead to increased productivity in small purchase. Specific conclusions and recommendations regarding the current state of small purchase are also made, as are recommendations for specific areas of management action to improve small purchase in the future.
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Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
170 p.;28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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