Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios

Thesis (S.M. in System Design and Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2010.

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Main Author: Burgess, Cheri Nicole Markt
Other Authors: Ricardo Valerdi.
Format: Thesis
Language:eng
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59225
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spelling mit-1721.1/592252019-04-12T11:10:14Z Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios Burgess, Cheri Nicole Markt Ricardo Valerdi. System Design and Management Program. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. Thesis (S.M. in System Design and Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2010. Vita. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-119). Currently, program-funding allocation is based on program performance. Funding cuts commonly lead to a poor reflection on the program management assigned to the given program. If additional factors such as program risk and benefit are objectively factored in, this may lead to a more effective exit strategy for program capabilities, which are no longer required. An enterprise architecture analysis and applied framework case study were carried out to develop a methodology to quantify system-level value for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Research, Development, Test and Evaluation portfolio. Portfolio value is quantified in order to transition from a single program, single stakeholder value analysis to a program portfolio and stakeholder system composite analysis. This methodology is developed based on interviews, official organization literature, and a case study. The results of the applied framework case study on a portfolio of seven programs showed a positive correlation between quantitative capability, execution and risk data at the portfolio level and access to a more informed and objective identification of programs of greatest interest and concern as compared to a qualitative program-by-program analysis when allocating Air Force Acquisition resources. This system includes 17 stakeholder categories, which significantly influence the allocation of resources for a portfolio worth roughly 0.4% of the US GDP. Interviews include high-ranking leadership, including two 3-Star Generals in the US Air Force. by Cheri Nicole Markt Burgess. S.M.in System Design and Management 2010-10-12T18:46:46Z 2010-10-12T18:46:46Z 2010 2010 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59225 666432678 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 119 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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System Design and Management Program.
Burgess, Cheri Nicole Markt
Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title_full Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title_fullStr Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title_full_unstemmed Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title_short Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
title_sort value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
topic Engineering Systems Division.
System Design and Management Program.
url http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59225
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