An Investigation of the Requirements for Base Engineering Automated Management System (BEAMS) Products Currently Generated and Their Effectiveness.

摘要

In 1968, Air Force Civil Engineering introduced the Base Engineer Automated Management System (BEAMS). This computerized system, designed to fulfill civil engineering managers' informational needs, now generates over 100 products. The purpose of this research was to determine which BEAMS products, if any, were not meeting the informational needs of these civil engineering managers. In particular, 26 BEAMS products which are specified for distribution to the Base Civil Engineer, the Chief of Programs, the Chief of Operations and Maintenance Branch, or the Industrial Engineer examined. Questionnaires were developed to obtain the opinions of these four managers. A random sample of these managers stationed within the contiguous United States was selected to participate in the survey. Civil engineering managers were generally satisfied with the 26 BEAMS products which were investigated. Four products were perceived as not useful by one category of civil engineering managers, Chiefs of Programs. Six products were perceived by either BCEs or Chiefs of Programs as not effective in at least one area.