The supply chain in air capability acquisition by the New Zealand Defence Force : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand

Over the last decade the New Zealand Government has acquired and introduced into operational service, two important platforms for air power capability, namely the new NH90, and SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters. The NH90 purchased new, and the Seasprite purchased second hand, are at different stages in their capability life cycles. The introductions of these aircraft have challenged support and sustainment within the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) supply chain, which has been hampered by organisational factors such as the lack of capability and sustainment corporate knowledge, resource constraints, culture, and insufficient priority being given to Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) model In-Service. Equally aircraft specific issues such as their product maturity, and relationships also challenge the supply chain. The most significant level of aircraft acquisition is still yet to come as the Government progresses towards the replacement of the RNZAF surveillance and mobility capability. Therefore it is vital to understand the effect on support and sustainment from recent acquisitions

Research for Existential Choice

Chet Bowers (1984) has developed a theory of how a critical consciousness of our cultural typifications can be developed through an in-depth and elaborated understanding of aspects of a given situation or problem. In this paper, his theory is applied to the role research plays in art education. It is proposed that our existential choices in art education are directly proportionate to the amount and complexity of the research we have available and the extent to which we understand and can apply this research for specific purposes. The lack of research in essential instructional areas as well as the lack of formalized debate regarding major changes in the field of art education suggest that, rather than critical consciousness, art education is currently subject to limited perspectives that are controlled by a select few

The Impeachment of President Clinton: An Ugly Mix of Three Powerful Forces

Popp argues that the 1998-99 impeachment debacle resulted in large part from an ugly mix of three extremely powerful forces--an independent counsel who abused his virtually unlimited power; extreme congressional partisanship that was motivated by the desire to gain control of the government; and media outlets that continuously sought to profit from the sensationalism of it all and consistently flouted standards of professional journalism along the way

The Impeachment of President Clinton: An Ugly Mix of Three Powerful Forces

Popp argues that the 1998-99 impeachment debacle resulted in large part from an ugly mix of three extremely powerful forces--an independent counsel who abused his virtually unlimited power; extreme congressional partisanship that was motivated by the desire to gain control of the government; and media outlets that continuously sought to profit from the sensationalism of it all and consistently flouted standards of professional journalism along the way

Social Policy Resources for Social Work: Grey Literature and the Internet

Accreditation standards for professional schools offering social work degrees mandate curriculum content that provides students with skills to analyze, formulate, and influence social policies. An important source of analytical thinking about social policy is the “grey” literature issued by public policy organizations, think tanks, university-based research institutions, professional organizations, etc., that is increasingly available via the Internet. This research surveys library social work subject pages for content and links related to the social policy grey literature. A coding scheme was developed that counted the number of paths to relevant grey literature from the libraries’ subject guides. The results of the study suggest that there is a great deal of variance across institutions in how much help they provide users. Libraries must do a better job guiding users to the policy organizations that produce reports, briefs, newsletters, etc., that are important to social policy problem solving and implementation