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Managerial Appraisals - A Systems View, James Thomas Hatlan
Managerial Appraisals - A Systems View, James Thomas Hatlan
Masters Theses
"In the past decade much has been written concerning the performance appraisal which can be defined as the systematic analysis of the individual with respect to his performance on the job. The appraisal's importance lies in the fact that its impact is felt in the areas of control, promotion, and managerial development all of which are essential for the progressive firm. This study is an attempt to offer something new and something different. The author offers a systematic study of industry in general with specific help from key corporations and utilities. His investigations encompass the three elements of appraising and …
Assumptions In Forrester's Urban Dynamics Model And Their Implications, Daniel L. Babcock
Assumptions In Forrester's Urban Dynamics Model And Their Implications, Daniel L. Babcock
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Forrester's Urban Dynamics model is examined in terms of 1) his assumptions about complex dynamic systems, 2) the a priori bias revealed using a "normalized" model, 3) equilibrium changes when the model is modified to fit urban data, and 4) policy predictions of such a modified model. Copyright © 1972 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.