An Assessment of Gaps in Business Acumen and Knowledge of Industry Within the Defense Acquisition Workforce: A Report Prepared for the U.S. Department

by Brian Phillips, John A Ausink, Lindsay Daugherty, et al.

RAND researchers assessed gaps in business acumen and knowledge of industry present within the U.S. defense acquisition workforce. They identified apparent knowledge gaps, possible reasons for their existence, and potential approaches to closing them. The report also addresses the role of industry and external educators in helping to close the gaps and includes recommendations to improve how these knowledge gaps are assessed and mitigated.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977402054
• ISBN13: 9781977402059
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"