An Analysis of Contracting Terms: Expanding the Body of Knowledge Within the Contract Management Profession

Author

Marilyn J. Bayless
John H. Padgett

Date of Award

9-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

William C. Pursch, PhD

Abstract

This thesis establishes definitions for 50 contracting terms through the use of a detailed methodology comparable to that utilized on past theses of similar intent. Through a thorough review of current literature, existing definitions were examined. Based upon the results of this analysis, proposed definitions were assimilated. Through the use of a mailed questionnaire/survey, the proposed definitions were presented to randomly selected Certified Professional Contract Managers (CPCMs) for feedback. Based upon this feedback, the proposed definitions were then revised to reflect actual current usage of the terminology as indicated by the survey results. These revised definitions are the 'final' definitions presented herein.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCM-LSP-92S-1

DTIC Accession Number

ADA258139

Comments

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics

Recommended Citation

Bayless, Marilyn J. and Padgett, John H., "An Analysis of Contracting Terms: Expanding the Body of Knowledge Within the Contract Management Profession" (1992). Theses and Dissertations. 7409.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7409