This paper explains that Augustine made numerous contributions to the American Defense Department, especially his theory
that the industrial base of the Defense Department would become too dependent upon foreign
suppliers for essential components, such as semi-conductors and semi conductor technology. The author points out that, when he was CEO of Lockheed Martin, Augustine was in favor of mergers because he believed that they were more cost effective and that mergers between defense companies would increase productivity and save the Department of Defense millions of dollars each year. The paper relates that one of Augustine's
theories asserted that products that were once used for matters of defense could not be converted to civilian work. Table of Contents Introduction Norman Augustine Biography Career Accomplishments Theories and Augustine's Laws Conclusion