Contracting as a science
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Authors
Lamm, David V.
Park, Steven A.
Subjects
Contracting
Science
Principles
Procurement
Body of Knowledge
Science
Principles
Procurement
Body of Knowledge
Advisors
Date of Issue
1987-01
Date
January 1987
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
This report compares the principal characteristics of contracting against the structure of science which includes four critical criteria: (1) a distinct subject matter, (2) a description and classification of the subject matter, (3) the presumption oi underlying uniformities and regularities concerning the subject matter, and (4) the adoption of the scientific method for studying the subject matter. The report concludes that contracting meets, to varying degrees, the four criteria and is, in fact, evolving toward a mature science. The reader should take particular note of the examination of the contracting body of knowledge, proposed contracting taxonomies, contracting principles which were surfaced through interviews, and the manner in which behavioral sciences apply the scientific method. The report also discusses the purpose of a contracting science, the trademarks of science, and the importance of contracting research.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-54-87-001
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School
Funder
Format
48 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
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.