ARJ 100
Vol. 29, No. 2
Issue 100: April 2022
The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.
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Consolidation of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
A former Deputy Secretary of Defense discusses acquisition reform and the wisdom of downsizing/rightsizing the defense industrial base at the turn of the 21st century.
APA Citation:
Deutch, J. M. (2022). Consolidation of the U.S. defense industrial base. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 29(2), 104–125. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.21-889.29.02
Adaptation of Porter's Five Forces Model to Risk Management
In this article, the author presents typical systems engineering models such as the work breakdown structure, functional flow block diagram, and risk reporting matrix, and explains how they are analogous to organizational hierarchies, enterprise flowcharts, and uncertainty matrices, respectively. Particular emphasis is placed on risk management and the associated adaptation of a strategic management model called the Five Forces Model.
APA Citation:
Rice, J. F. (2022). Adaptation of Porter's five forces model to risk management. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 29(2), 126–139. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.21-890.29.02
The High Flying Leadership Qualities: What Matters the Most?
The author makes the case that when it comes to leadership, leaders underestimate, fail to notice, and/or prematurely dismiss how they ignore certain leadership traits to the detriment of their organizations. Demographic factors too can easily influence how leaders/subordinates judge certain leadership qualities through their personal experiences and exposure to various situations.
APA Citation:
Tremaine, R. L. (2022). The high flying leadership qualities: What matters the most? Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 29(2), 140–169. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.21-891.29.02
The Polaris System Development: Bureaucratic and Programmatic Success in Government
by Harvey M. Sapolsky and reviewed by Michael Pryce
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Defense Acquisition Research Journal
Vol. 29, No. 2
Issue 100: April 2022