The Structure and Performance of the Aerospace Industry by Herman 9780520316362 0520316363

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• ISBN 10: 0520316363
• ISBN 13: 9780520316362
• Author: Herman 

The Structure and Performance of the Aerospace Industry

Table contents:

CONTENTS
1. DEVELOPMENT OF THE U. S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, 1903-1963
INTRODUCTION
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY
2. DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
DEFINITION
IMPORTANCE
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
3. THE STRUCTURE OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY IN THE EARLY 1960’S: THE PARTICIPANTS
NUMBER OF SELLERS
THE TYPES OF AEROSPACE FIRMS
THE GOVERNMENT AS A BUYER
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
4. STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY: THE NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
CURRENT COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
THE EXTENT OF COMPETITION AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE BUYER
THE EVOLUTION OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
5. STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY: CONTRACTS AND THEIR USES; THE OVERALL FINANCIAL RISKS OF AEROSPACE FIRMS
CONTRACTS AND THEIR USES
THE FINANCIAL RISKS
THE ROLE OF PROFITS
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
6. ENTRY INTO AND EXIT FROM THE INDUSTRY
AIRCRAFT FIRMS DEVELOP ELECTRONIC CAPABILITIES
ELECTRONICS FIRMS ENTER AS MISSILE CONTRACTORS
EXITS
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
7. BARRIERS TO ENTRY INTO MISSILES, SPACECRAFT, AND ROCKETS
THE ENTRY OF AIRCRAFT COMPANIES INTO MISSILES
THE ENTRY OF AIRCRAFT COMPANIES INTO SPACECRAFT
ENTRY INTO ROCKET WORK
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
8. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
TRADITIONAL MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
PROFIT RATIOS AS A MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE
NON-TRADITIONAL MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY COST OVERRUNS
PERFORMANCE AS EVIDENCED BY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND THE QUALITY OF THE DELIVERED PRODUCT
A COMPARISON OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELAY AND TELSTAR
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE REPORTS
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY THE DECREASE IN PRICES RESULTING FROM COMPETITION
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
9. CONCLUDING REMARKS
REVIEW OF ECONOMIC FORCES
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICIES
APPENDIXES
APPENDIX A: SUPERSONIC COMMERCIAL AIRLINER DEVELOPMENT
APPENDIX B: THE IMPORTANCE OF AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
APPENDIX C: TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AND COMPETITION
APPENDIX D: RENEGOTIATION
INDEX

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