Title :
Adapting the process: Enablers and barriers to innovation in systems engineering and acquisition processes
Author :
Stevens, Renee G. ; King, Margaret K. ; Beard, Jon W. ; Halley, Marc R.
Author_Institution :
MITRE Corp., McLean, VA
Abstract :
Engineering and acquisition of information technology (IT) systems frequently involve high levels of uncertainty in requirements, design and technology. Addressing these uncertainties requires engineering and acquisition strategies and processes that are directed at garnering flexibility in the face of requirements and technology uncertainty. This paper reports on ongoing research to identify such candidate strategies with particular emphasis on insights gained from field research into the enablers and barriers to implementing non-traditional practices. A model of innovation readiness is presented and its applicability is described.
Keywords :
data acquisition; systems analysis; systems engineering; acquisition processes; acquisition strategies; information technology systems; systems engineering; technology uncertainty; Design engineering; Impedance; Information systems; Information technology; Large-scale systems; Prototypes; Subcontracting; Systems engineering and theory; Technological innovation; Uncertainty; Acquisition Strategies; Complex Systems; Flexibility; Innovation Readiness; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Systems Conference, 2009 3rd Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3462-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3463-3
DOI :
10.1109/SYSTEMS.2009.4815827
