Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (ACQI7501)

Identify both the past and present acquisition environment to be able to understand the evolution of contracting so that smart business decisions can be made by an informed workforce Identify the various mission areas of the military departments and defense agencies and the contracting support that these mission areas require so that you will be able to support the development of business strategies Identify the benefits and principles of building and sustaining successful teams so that you will be able to use business knowledge, analysis, and strategies efficiently as an active participant on the Acquisition Team Identify a business solution based upon application of the six-step problem solving model and four other decision making tools Describe the eleven principles of leadership and the leadership actions necessary to implement sound business decisions for contracting Correctly identify information contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Identify the critical need for all parties involved in procurement business to reflect the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior Determine the relationship between the financial and acquisition communities and how fundamental financial principles and requirements are important factors to consider so that you will be able to develop a smart business arrangement Recognize how e-business initiatives facilitate the efficiency of the acquisition process