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The systems approach to management: a paradigm for the test and evaluation process
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Abstract
This thesis addresses the Test and Evaluation process and demonstrates, through application of a dynamic systems model, that the Test and Evaluation process is a conglomerate of lower-order systems. Each system can be characteristically analyzed by focusing on objectives, input/outputs, interfaces, environmental, and effectiveness dimensions. Hence, the systems approach to management is suggested as a paradigm for the Test and Evaluation process. This approach provides a systematic way of thinking about the job of management and emphasizes viewing the Test and Evaluation system as a whole instead of as segregated parts. The classic functions of management can be put in juxtaposition with the phases of test and Evaluation to provide a better insight to management of scarce resources. Implementation of a strategy is perhaps the most important first step in practically using the systems approach and as such stimulates the manager to think in the proper perspective. (Author)
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Branch, W. M. (1976). The systems approach to management: a paradigm for the test and evaluation process. Calhoun: The Naval Postgraduate School Institutional Archive (Naval Postgraduate School).
Branch, William Michael. “The systems approach to management: a paradigm for the test and evaluation process.” Calhoun: The Naval Postgraduate School Institutional Archive (Naval Postgraduate School), 1976.
Branch, William Michael. 1976. “The systems approach to management: a paradigm for the test and evaluation process.” Calhoun: The Naval Postgraduate School Institutional Archive (Naval Postgraduate School).
Branch, W.M. (1976) ‘The systems approach to management: a paradigm for the test and evaluation process’, Calhoun: The Naval Postgraduate School Institutional Archive (Naval Postgraduate School).
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