Assessment of Army Contracting Command's Contract Management Processes

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rene G. Rendon
Keyword(s):  
Contract Management ◽  
Management Processes

Benchmarking contract management process maturity: a case study of the US Navy

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1481-1508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rene G. Rendon
Keyword(s):  
Process Improvement ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
Contract Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Process Maturity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Navy

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of contract management process maturity assessments in the US Navy using a process capability maturity model. The maturity model is used to benchmark an organization’s contract management process maturity and to use the assessment results to develop a road map for implementing process improvement as well as knowledge-sharing initiatives. Design/methodology/approach – This is survey-based research on benchmarking contract management processes in the US Navy. A web-based assessment tool was deployed to US Navy contracting officers located at aeronautical systems, sea systems, and logistics support contracting agencies. The assessment tool consists of survey items related to the use of contracting best practices. The survey responses are then used to calculate the agency’s contract management process maturity level. Findings – The benchmarking results reflected higher maturity levels in the pre-award contracting processes (Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, and Source Selection), while lower maturity levels were reflected in the post-award contracting processes (Contract Administration and Contract Closeout). The research findings related to process capability enablers also reflected higher mean scores for the pre-award processes and lower mean scores for the post-award processes. These maturity levels and process capability enabler scores reflect the extent of the implementation of contracting best practices within the Navy contracting agencies. Research limitations/implications – This research uses a purposeful sampling approach designed to acquire data on organizational contract management processes. The assessment survey was administered only to qualified Navy contracting officers. The Navy contracting agencies are responsible for procuring billions of dollars in supplies and services in support of the Navy mission. Although the assessed contracting agencies procure different types of systems, supplies, and services, the contract management processes used are common to all Navy, Army, Air Force, and other US federal government agencies. The conclusions based on the analysis of these benchmarking assessments may be applicable to Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Practical implications – The findings suggest that benchmarking can be effective in measuring and improving contracting process capability within the Navy. Benchmarking contracting processes can have far-reaching effects throughout the DoD. The Under Secretary of Defense’s has mandated initiatives related to improving both pre- and post-award contracting processes. The use of these benchmarking assessments can be instrumental in tracking the achievements of these process improvement initiatives. Additionally, the US Congress is leading the push for auditability in procurement operations. By benchmarking and improving its contracting processes, the DoD will be winning the battle toward integrity, accountability, and transparency of its financial operations. Social implications – Benchmarking contracting processes can also have far-reaching effects in society. Many governments are focussing on integrity, accountability, and transparency in public procurement. International organizations such as Transparency International (TI) have identified process capability and process integrity as key for reducing the potential for procurement-related fraud, waste, and abuse. Additionally, NATO member countries and partner nations are focussing on the value of assessing and improving procurement processes for strengthening transparency and accountability. The value of benchmarking and improving contracting processes is gaining much attention in global public procurement agencies as they strive for accountability, integrity, and transparency in their governance processes. Originality/value – There are multiple reports on deficiencies in DoD’s contract management processes, identifying poor contract planning, and Contract Administration as just some of the critically deficient areas. In response, the DoD is increasing its emphasis on developing its workforce competence through education initiatives. However, very little attention is being paid to benchmarking contract management processes. This research reflects the value of benchmarking DoD’s contract management process maturity and using the results for implementing process improvement initiatives. Using process benchmarking data, agencies can identify process improvement initiatives that will ensure government tax dollars are spent in the most effective and efficient ways.

Analysis of Contract Management Processes at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
La-Hesh A. Graham ◽  
Scott J. Lewis ◽  
III Wallace ◽  
Alexander D.
Keyword(s):  
Contract Management ◽  
Management Processes

Analysis of Contract Management Processes at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
La-Hesh A. Graham ◽  
Alexander D. Wallace III ◽  
Scott Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Contract Management ◽  
Management Processes

In a Working Mood?

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Reinecke ◽  
Sabine Trepte
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mood Management ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Personal Media ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Subsequent Task

Abstract. This quasi-experimental study examined the effects of exposure to a computer game on arousal and subsequent task performance. After inducing a state of low arousal, participants were assigned to experimental or control conditions via self-selection. Members of the experimental group played a computer game for five minutes; subjects in the control group spent the same amount of time awaiting further instructions. Participants who were exposed to the computer game showed significantly higher levels of arousal and performed significantly better on a subsequent cognitive task. The pattern of results was not influenced by the participants' prior experience with the game. The findings indicate that mood-management processes associated with personal media use at the workplace go beyond the alteration of arousal and affect subsequent cognitive performance.

BİLGİ YÖNETİMİ UYGULAMALARI KAPSAMINDA İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİMİNDE MEYDANA GELEN DEĞİŞİMLER

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Ozan Büyükyılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Management Philosophy ◽  
Management Processes

The development and expansion of knowledge management as an important management philosophy has a significant impact on human resources management as well as on organization as a whole. In this context, knowledge management processes have been used as a strategic tool within human resources management.Therefore, functions of human resources management must adapt itself to this change. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of human resources management in the management of knowledge and to reveal the effects of knowledge management practices on the functions of human resources byexamining the relationship between human resources and knowledge management. In this context, a theoretical investigation was conducted. It has been determined that significant changes occurred on the functions of human resources management such as selection and recruitment, performance management, remuneration and reward, training and development within the framework of the knowledge management strategies.

Organizational Change in medium and large companies of Sugamuxi Valley

1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Javier González Millán ◽  
Miryam Teresa Rodríguez Díaz ◽  
Oscar Ulises González Millán
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Low Culture

To characterize the change management processes, barriers, policies and factors that currently favor medium and large companies of the Sugamuxi Valley. The type and method of study was descriptive – explanatory. The statistical technique used was descriptive analysis using 561 surveys in medium (22) and large (18) Sugamuxi Valley companies. The biggest barriers were: adherence to rules (51.2%), multidisciplinary professions (51%), imposing the criteria of the oldest workers (47.4%) and organizational structure (43.9 %). The stimuli were: support for patents and innovations (93%), support for artistic activities (90%) and scholarships for study (90%), event registration training (79.7%) and transportation to events (82.4%). The research reveals a low culture of change, with a lack of incentives and business forms of adaptability and flexibility.Este artículo muestra la carácterización de los procesos de gestión del cambio, barreras, políticas y factores que actualmente favorecen a las medianas y grandes empresas del Valle de Sugamuxi. El tipo y método de estudio utilizado fue descriptivo - explicativo. La técnica estadística utilizada fue el análisis descriptivo mediante 561 encuestas en medianas (22) y grandes (18) empresas del Valle de Sugamuxi. Los mayores obstáculos fueron: la adhesión a las normas (51,2 %), profesiones multidisciplinares (51 %), imposición de los criterios de los trabajadores más antiguos (47,4 %) y la estructura organizacional (43,9 %). Los estímulos fueron: el apoyo a las patentes e innovaciones (93%), apoyo a las actividades artísticas (90%) y becas de estudio (90 %), registro en eventos de capacitación (79,7 %) y transporte a los eventos (82.4 %). La investigación revela una baja cultura de cambio, con falta de incentivos y formas de negocio de adaptabilidad y flexibilidad.Este artigo apresenta a caracterização dos processos de gestão de mudança, barreiras, políticas e fatores que atualmente favorecem às médias e grandes empresas do Valle de Sugamuxl. O tipo e método de estudo utilizado foi o descritivo – explicativo. A técnica estatística utilizada foi a análise descritiva mediante 561 enquetes em médias (22) e grandes (18) empresas no Valle de Sugamuxl. Os maiores obstáculos foram: a adesão às normas (51,2 %), profissões multidisciplinares (51 %), imposição dos critérios dos trabalhadores mais antigos (47,4 %), e a estrutura organizacional (43,9 %). Os estímulos foram: o apoio às patentes e inovações (93%), apoio às atividades artísticas (90%), bolsas de estudo (90%), registro em eventos de treinamento (79,7%), e transporte aos eventos (82,4%). A pesquisa revela uma cultura com poucos índices de mudança, com falta de incentivos e formas de negócios de adaptabilidade e flexibilidade.

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