A Re-appreciation of Charlie Hitch and his Contributions to Economics, Security, and the Management of Organizations
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Authors
Augier, Mie
Marshall, Andrew W.
Subjects
Defense economics
defense resource management
management of organizations
uncertainty and limited rationality
systems analysis
Behavioral Theory
defense resource management
management of organizations
uncertainty and limited rationality
systems analysis
Behavioral Theory
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Date of Issue
2018-02-11
Date
11 February 2018
Publisher
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
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Abstract
This paper discusses central ideas in the work of Charles Hitch. He is known
for his pioneering contributions to defense economics and ‘systems analysis’
and for his introducing program budgeting in McNamara’s Pentagon. We
discuss the evolution of his work and ideas, and how his views on systems
analysis were influenced by his broader interest in human and organizational
behavior. The paper also emphasizes Hitch’s skills as leader and manager
of organizations (in particular as the head of the economics department
at RAND).
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Article
Description
The article of record as published may be found at http://doi.org/10.1080/10242694.2018.1441011
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Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
16 p.
Citation
Augier, Mie, and Andrew W. Marshall. "A Re-appreciation of Charlie Hitch and his Contributions to Economics, Security, and the Management of Organizations." Defence and Peace Economics (2018): 1-16.
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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.