LARGE SCALE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (LSSA) FOR THE USER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03090A000100140029-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 6, 2001
• Sequence Number: 29
• Publication Date: December 5, 1972
• Content Type: BULL

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To: All Training Officers of the Agency
LARGE SCALE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (LSSA) FOR THE USER
The five day course, "LSSA For The User,"
sponsored by DDSST introduces the main features of
systems theory, systems analysis and operations
research. The course is designed to introduce the
user manager to the systems approach and does not
include instruction in computer hardware and software.
Through examples and workshops the course will
present terminology, current research, and the applica-
tion of advanced methods which have proven useful in the
management of governmental, industrial, social, and
other large systems. LSSA will be related to certain
current and potential future intelligence applications.
Instruction will consist of discussions concerning the
application of systems analysis/operations research
methods to several complex problem areas as well as a
familiarization with techniques such as queuing theory,
linear programming, modeling, and decision theory.
OBJECTIVES To direct thinking about complex, large-
scale systems problems in a manner which
is structured, logical and objective,
which complements existing viewpoints
gained through experience and intuition
and which balances broad generalizations
and overpowering detail.
To examine differing points of view about
complex, large-scale systems problems
developed as a natural result of the
unavoidable specialized nature of many
jobs.
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To present justifications and rational means for
recognizing and adapting to the interactions
between human resources and automation technology.
To provide more rigorous definitions of systems
problems in order to create manageable approaches
to difficult problems having no ready-made solutions
and to distinquish between areas where intuitive
judgment must be applied and where quantitative-
computer techniques are possible.
To provide bases for assessing the performance
effectiveness of complex, large-scale systems in
the light of available techniques and technology.
To examine the advantages and disadvantages of
systematic, quantifiable and automated approaches
to problem-solving
DATES 15 - 19 January 1973, 0900 - 1630 hours
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LOCATION Room 236, Chamber of Commerce Building
FOR Middle and Senior Grade professional personnel from
all Directorates and the Office of the Director
interested in learning about modern approaches to the
solution of complex, large scale problems. The
course assumes minimal knowledge of the subject on
the part of the attendee.
REGISTRATION: Form 73, "Request for Internal Training," should
be submitted to OTR/ISS/AIR, Room 1036, Chamber of
Commerce Building by 7 January 1973.
ADDITIONAL On course content and administrative details, call
INFORMATION extension - For re istration assistance, call
OTR/ISS/AIR, extension 25X1A
NOTE Date of future runnings:
12 - 18 March 1973
23 - 27 April 1973
ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
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