Systems analysis and policy planning; applications in defense. Edited by E.S. Quade and W.I. Boucher.

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Book
Language
English
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New York, American Elsevier Pub. Co., 1968.
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xxiii, 453 pages illustrations 24 cm

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    An examination of the present and future usefulness of systems analysis as an approach to policy planning, particularly in matters of national security. The study considers the basic concepts of systems analysis, including the problem of selecting operationally useful objectives, measures of their attainment, and criteria; the treatment of uncertainty; the place and function of technological considerations in planning or evaluating advanced systems; the character and role of resource and cost-sensitivity analysis; and the nature and value of models in systems analysis, especially the models provided by mathematical game theory, simulation, scenario writing, political analysis, and gaming. Earlier conclusions are reexamined in the light of the successes and failures of systems analysis during the past decade. Newer methods of analysis are discussed.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 430-439) and index.
    Contents
    • Introduction / E.S. Quade
    • The trade-off between groundpower and air support : an introductory example of systems analysis / M.G. Weiner
    • Principles and procedures of systems analysis / E.S. Quade
    • Criteria and the measurement of effectiveness / L.D. Attaway
    • Uncertainty / Albert Madansky
    • Technological considerations / H. Rosenzweig
    • Resource analysis / G.H. Fisher
    • Cost-sensitivity analysis : an example / R.L. Petruschell
    • The B-x : a hypothetical bomber cost study / W.E. Mooz
    • The nature of models / R.D. Specht
    • Mathematical models of conflict / Melvin Dresher
    • Simulation / Norman C. Dalkey
    • Samsom : a logistics simulation / Chauncey F. Bell
    • Gaming / M.G. Weiner
    • The analysis of force policy and posture interactions / Roger Levien
    • Scenarios in systems analysis / Seyom Brown
    • U.S. space policy : an example of political analysis / Alton Frye
    • When quantitative models are inadequate / E.S. Quade
    • Pitfalls and limitations / E.S. Quade
    • The changing environment for systems analysis / James R. Schlesinger
    • The trade-off study revisited / L.H. Wegner
    • By way of summary / E.S. Quade.
    LCCN
    68022241
    OCLC
    326101
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