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A methodology for selecting optimum organizations for space communitiesThis paper suggests that a methodology exists for selecting optimum organizations for future space communities of various sizes and purposes. Results of an exploratory study to identify an optimum hypothetical organizational structure for a large earth-orbiting multidisciplinary research and applications (R&A) Space Base manned by a mixed crew of technologists are presented. Since such a facility does not presently exist, in situ empirical testing was not possible. Study activity was, therefore, concerned with the identification of a desired organizational structural model rather than the empirical testing of it. The principal finding of this research was that a four-level project type 'total matrix' model will optimize the effectiveness of Space Base technologists. An overall conclusion which can be reached from the research is that application of this methodology, or portions of it, may provide planning insights for the formal organizations which will be needed during the Space Industrialization Age.
Document ID
19780052827
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ragusa, J. M.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Payload Integration Office, Cocoa Beach, Fla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Social Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS 77-293
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Meeting
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: October 18, 1977
End Date: October 20, 1977
Accession Number
78A36736
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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