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Calculator: Figuring Your Tooth-to-Tail Ratio
By Paul A. Strassmann
2005-05-13

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This calculator will help you determine where the strength in your tech budget lies.

Discussions about military budgets often focus on how much money is allocated to combat troops (teeth) vs. administration, logistics and other support costs (tail). The same can be applied to the technology spending in support of business initiatives.

Assess your own company's "tooth-to-tail" ratio to determine the effectiveness of your systems.

To see the details behind this calculator and fill in your own estimates, click on the "Get the Tool" icon above and download the interactive worksheet.

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