Management Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
Management Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight

Publisher: Amicus

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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International Trade, explains the functions and history of international trade, along with providing a worldwide outlook on the future. In addition, firsthand accounts of real people are featured in which their stories are brought down to a personal level for the reader. Additional features include: a table of contents, glossary, index, color photographs, discussion points, and recommended books and websites for further exploration.

Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security

Author: John P. Hutton

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-11

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1437905331

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The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has relied on service acquisitions to meet its expansive mission. In FY 2006, DHS spent $12.7 billion to procure services. To improve service acquisition outcomes, fed. procurement law establishes a preference for a performance-based approach, which focuses on developing measurable outcomes rather than prescribing how contractors should perform services. This report: (1) evaluates the implementation of a performance-based approach in the context of service acquisitions for major, complex investments; and (2) identifies mgmt. challenges that may affect DHS¿s successful acquisitions for major investments, including those using a performance-based approach. Includes recommend. Illus.