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A methodology for assessing the military benefits of science and technology investments /

Proposes a method to evaluate the impact of science and technology on the Army, and measures designed to provide an estimated return on investment.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sciarretta, Albert (Author), Chait, Richard, 1937- (Author), Mait, Joseph N., 1958- (Author), Willcox, Jordan (Author)
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2008.
Series:Defense & technology papers ; no. 55.
Subjects:
Science and state > Evaluation.
Military research > United States.
Military research.
United States.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo81347
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Difficulty with assessing a return-on-investment effect in the military
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Composite index
  • Probability of achieving the anticipated benefit
  • Project portfolio management tools
  • Demonstrating the methodology
  • Summary and concluding remarks.