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Systems analysis and policy planning; applications in defense. Edited by E.S. Quade and W.I. Boucher.
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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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System analysis
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United States
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Armed Forces
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Quade, E. S. (Edward S.)
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Boucher, Wayne I.
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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.
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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.
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68022241
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