Failure is not an Option: A Root Cause Analysis of Failed Acquisition Programs
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Authors
Bogan, Matthew R.
Percy, Anthony S.
Kellermann, Thomas W.
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Advisors
Mortlock, Robert F.
Dillard, John T.
Date of Issue
2018-05-09
Date
5/9/2018
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
Failed acquisition programs are jeopardizing the strategic capabilities that enable the success of the United States military. In addition, declining budgets and the current sequestration environment limit the available resources necessary to accomplish programs that align with the National Security Strategy. Uncovering the root causes of failed Department of Defense (DoD) programs will better position the United States military to effectively execute programs and achieve national security objectives. The objectives of this project are to explore failed DoD programs to discover common root causes of failure. Identifying the root causes will allow future program executive officers (PEOs) to mitigate or remove these root causes before program failure. Overall, our analysis will assist the United States military to effectively execute programs to achieve their mission in support of national security objectives.
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Poster
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Student Research Poster Show
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Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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NPS Report Number
SYM-AM-18-190
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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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.