what are the current issues or problems facing decision make

what are the current issues or problems facing decision makers and senior analyst in acquisition management in DoD?

Solution

Acquisition management is one of the three steps of procurement process of defense system. This process involves a series of steps where each and every alternative is weighed and decisions are taken. These decisions involve gathering of equipment and other related necessities for the system. But in current system this analysis is very difficult because of the security threats possible due to these equipment. One wrong step will cause great damage to the whole nation and hence anything that is being brought in must be checked thoroughly. No matter how dangerous it is they need to get the equipment and it is a difficult process to select a safe and good one among the available alternatives. Also the different deals made with other nations might pose a problem in this decisions because it is to be seen that no nation will turn against the nation by the process. Hence decision makers and analysts are in tough situation when it comes to acquisition.