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1988-08-06, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Importance Of Management Philosophy To The Success Of Pay-For-Knowledge Systems: An Empirical Test, Timothy P. Schweizer

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, pay-for-knowledge compensation systems have received serious attention from practitioners and organizational researchers. Some have hypothesized that the specific mechanics of pay-for-knowledge systems are critical to success while others have suggested that contextual factors determine whether or not these systems will be successful. Empirical research has not been very supportive of these hypotheses, however.

Another hypothesis is that management philosophy is important to the success of pay-for-knowledge systems. The purpose of this study is to test this hypothesis by addressing three questions: 1) Are the components that make up management philosophy related to the successes experienced by companies …

An Integer Programming Based Heuristic Approach To The Three Dimensional Packing Problem, Nancy J. Ivancic

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The problem of packing a set of boxes into a container (e.g., a truck) has prompted research efforts that have produced various solution techniques. Most published work, however, concentrates on the one and two dimensional packing problem and very little has been published in the area of three dimensional packing. Potential applications of this packing situation includes loading of shipping containers or trucks, warehouse design, etc. The present research investigates a three dimensional packing problem where one tries to pack various types of boxes (with different sizes) in various types of containers with the objective that the total cost of …

Off-Day Scheduling With Hierarchical Worker Categories, Hamilton Emmons, Richard N. Burns

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Workers of m types are available with type k (k=1,...,m-1) more highly qualified and able to substitute for types k+1,...,m. For seven-day-a-week operation, daily requirements are for at least dk workers of type k or better, of which at least dk must be precisely type k. Formulas are given to find the smallest number and most economical mix of workers, assuming each worker must have two off-days per week and a given fraction of weekends off. Algorithms are presented which generate a feasible schedule, and provide workstretches between two and five days, and consecutive weekdays off when on duty for …

German, French And British Manufacturing Strategies Compared: A Growth Towards Each Other, Arnoud De Meyer

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Manufacturing has gained over the last years in attention as a tool to create competitive advantage. For four years now a survey has been carried out by a research team at Insead to build a database on the manufacturing strategies as they are defined and implemented by large European companies. In this paper some of the 1987 data are presented, and a comparison of manufacturing strategies of large companies in the three most important European countries is made. Though the most important conclusion is that there are only slight differences between the three countries, one can see some difference in …

1988-06-17, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Business Planning & Policy By Mamoria C.V. And Mamoria S. Himalaya Publishing House, 1987., R P Iyer

IIMB Management Review

This book has dealt succinctly with the concept of business as a social and economic system”. The topic of “business objectives” has been elaborated and emphasized appropriately. The authors have taken care to give illustrations of model statements of business objectives with relevance to various stakeholders. Special mention may be made of Exhibit I in Chapter If which includes ‘‘ extracts from the objectives of Hindustan Steel Limited

Administration Of Public Enterprises In India By Prakash J, Rao N. And Shukla M. B., Ashok Sahni

IIMB Management Review

With their rich academic backgrounds and extensive teaching and research experiences in the public enterprises management in India, the authors deal comprehensively in their book with various aspects of the public enterprises management in India. The book gives background on the rationale and objectives of public enterprises, the nature of public enterprises in different economies, the nature of public sector in Indian economy and presents a profile of public enterprises in India. Then the book goes on dealing with various forms of organizations of public enterprises, the role of the governing board and the issues related to effective functioning of …

Organized Anarchy: An Exploratory Study Of Export Promotion Councils, S Shivaramu

IIMB Management Review

The article tries to understand the functioning of EPCs utilizing
relevant models in organization behaviour. Out of several models,
the garbage can model, which describes the behaviour of organized
anarchy, seems to be a reasonably good model for understanding EPCs
in India. The basis of the analysis is the Memorandum and Articles
of Association and the latest Annual Reports. Requests were sent to
all the EPCs and 14 EPCs replied to our query. This article is based
on their replies, as well as a few interviews with some EPC personnel
A rigorous analysis would have required more data to verify …

Effective Leadership Styles In Indian Work Organizations, Jai B P Sinha, D Pandey, S K Pandey, Raj Lakshmi Pande

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

Some Stray Thoughts On Project Planing, B S Chetty

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

Team Development Is An Industry Management Tool Whose Time Has Arrived, Jacquelyn Jean Smith

Theses

This study examines the evolution and practice of participative management within the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center, with a focus on team development, labor–management relations, and organizational communication. The research situates the Wentzville plant as a case study in the broader context of the U.S. automotive industry’s efforts to implement participative programs during the late 20th century, including quality circles, team-based structures, and employee involvement initiatives.

The thesis highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by both management and the United Auto Workers (UAW) in adopting cooperative approaches to decision-making and problem-solving. Key themes include the role of trust and transparency …

A Binomial Contingent Claims Model For Valuing Risky Ventures, Peter H. Ritchken, Bardia Kamrad

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Recently techniques of continuous time arbitrage and stochastic control theory have been used to value risky ventures characterized by significant operating flexibility. While the advantages of these methods over the used discounted cash flow approaches have been well documented, implementation problems have emerged, primarily due to the immence mathematical and computational complexity inherent in these approaches and due to the fact that the methodology is not easily understood by management. This article uses a simple binomial framework which not only provides an easily understandable introduction to these new methods, but also provides useful valuations in their own right.

A Model For The Determination Of Market Based Pricing Of Telecommunication Products, Katherine J. Sullivan

Theses

The deregulation of AT&T, has impacted telecommunication product pricing in the U.S. market. Previously, pricing had been based on cost plus mark-up, as stipulated by regulatory commissions. Now, pricing decisions require consideration of the competitive impact, consumer demand for the product, corporate pricing objectives and marketing strategies. This paper proposes a pricing process that is relevant for this new environment which enables the product manager to price properly.

The method proposed utilizes microeconomic theory and takes into account the product test price, unit cost, opportunity cost, nonprice factor cost and consumer demand. Incorporating a number of different pricing strategies, it …

The State And Future Of Televised Professional Training Systems, Robert Michael Brady

Theses

This paper investigates the topic of televised professional training -- that is training and educating managers and technical professionals via live or videotaped television broadcasts. The investigation begins with a description of how some typical educational networks operate; it then goes on to analyze in a strictly theoretical sense, some of the advantages and disadvantages that such a system would have compared with the traditional methods of offering continuing education; it then discusses the results of two specially prepared surveys -- one addressed to the administrator/manager, and one addressed to the student. These areas are then united in a final …

Utilization Of The Theory Of Constraints Approach For Improving A Manufacturing Enterprise Profitability : A Case Study, Yaron Chaut

Theses

The past two decades have been a difficult period for the U.S. as it lost its dominant position in one manufacturing industry after another to Japan. The American worker was initially blamed for this phenomenon - he was too expensive, was less productive, and produced lower quality products then the Japanese worker. The opening of factories in the U.S. managed by Japanese with American workers proved this claim to be wrong, as their products were competitive and often even better then the original Japanese products. It also indicated that the Japanese production planning and control methods are the primary reason …

A Methodology For Evaluating Prospective Investments In Flexible Automation, Werner A. Eikenbusch

Theses

The flexible automation of production systems (FA) provides the technology necessary for competitive success. However, the use of traditional budgeting methods has proved unsatisfactory when evaluating this type of investment, primarily because of the inadequate consideration being given to the resultant strategic benefits.

A methodology considered suitable for evaluating FA investments is proposed together with an illustrative application. To determine its industrial usefulness, manufacturing managers of North American and West German companies were surveyed both via interviews and via questionnaires. Their response confirms the merit of the procedure, despite the differences in competitive foci found between the American and the …

Micro Cad/Cam System Selection And Implementation, Christian Georg Haas

Theses

The rapid growth of the computer market in the last four decades causes difficulties in evaluating the various systems and configurations of this complex market.

This thesis focuses on graphics capable microcomputers in the computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) field. The thesis emphasizes the technical possibilities such a system offers in terms of hardware, software and applications. Each hardware and software component is detailed to give a new-comer the opportunity to update him or herself in this high technology field. Technical information, as well as installation and implementation are described. Also, provided are lists of several …

1988-05-13, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Design And Operational Issues In Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems, Ahmed Malki, Henry C. Co

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report presents a research agenda on problems associated with designing and operating an Automated Storage/Retrieval System (AS/RS)

Thrift Competition And Its Impact On Financial Institution Mergers And Acquisitions In The Richmond, Virginia Rma, Kenneth W. Vance

Master's Theses

Commercial banking has been subject to antitrust review for only a few decades. In 1948, the Transamerica Corporation was charged by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System with a violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act when it acquired controlling interest in several independent banks in California ⁽¹⁾. At the time of the acquisitions, the banks in question were in direct competition with one or more oof the banks already controlled by Transamerica Corporation. Moreover, Transamerica Corporation held a major interest in Bank of America. This unique case ignited a fear of probable banking concentration …

Countertrade: A Means Of Expanding Financial Resources In The Not-For-Profit Sector, Arnold Reisman, David Hammack

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper discusses various formats of countertrade, from simple barter to complex joint ventures, as a means of expanding financial and other resources by non-profit institutions. Examples of the various types of agreements practiced by the various types of institutions are provided and summarized. Lastly, the paper calls for greater levels of institutional commitments to proactive seeking and consummating countertrade agreements.

Workforce Scheduling: A Taxonomy Of The Literature And Specification Of Potential Research Topics, Rudy Hung, Arnold Reisman

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The literature includes numerous workforce scheduling models, most of which are special cases or minor variations of the landmark Burns and Carter (BC) model. Some, however, extend the BC model significantly. This paper presents a taxonomy of workforce scheduling methodologies and classifies the majority of contributions to date. The classification highlights both the similarities and differences among the various approaches and identifies gaps in the literature. These gaps represent potential areas for further research.

A Systems Approach To Identifying Knowledge Voids In Problem Solving Disciplines And Professions, Arnold Reisman

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The more mature a problem solving discipline or profession the greater is its dependence on its science base and less on its art form of knowledge. Knowledge for problem solving disciplines or professions, such as engineering or management, can be subdivided into three sectors e.g. data, methodology and problems. This paper discusses the significance of the availability of knowledge in each of these sectors and in each overlap between the sectors. Next, the paper discusses and illustrates a systematic approach to meta-analyses of past research in a field toward the ends of: a. Synthesizing what is known in a manner …

Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship Grantsmanship And Philanthropy Or Parlaying Your Wits Into More Services Rendered And Cash In The Bank Account, Arnold Reisman

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The need to make available resources "go further" is perceived by managers of Independent Sector entities, ranging from the Red Cross Society to the tiniest neighborhood association. Much has been written [O'Neill and Young 1988] about this need, especially during the waning years of the Reagan administration. Moreover, prognoses exist for the post-Reagan years indicating that the need will still be there [Salamon and Abramson 1982; Skloot 1987]. This paper will attempt to explain everything you've been doing, observed being done, and/or contemplated, in parlaying your limited resources to higher levels. Clearly, going "hat-in-hand" for more donative resources is standard …

No. 111 1988 April

International Journal for Business Education

SIEC Historical Documents

1988-03-31, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Optimal Loading In A Three-Node, Two Stage System With Two Stations Parallel, Jeanette S. Biermann

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

We consider a three node system having external Poisson arrivals at rate λ. Arrivals are received at a binary switch and go to node 1 with probability r1 and go to node 2 with probability r2 = 1 - r1. We refer to r1 and r2 as the switching parameters. After service at these first-stage stations, departures from either node 1 or 2 proceed to node 3 and depart the system after service there.

1988-01-29, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Annual Report 1987-1988, Imsa Fund

IMSA Fund Reports

Our second academic year enabled the Academy to embark in new directions. At the conclusion of the 1988 spring legislative session, the Academy's budget review process was transferred from the Illinois State Board of Education to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We are grateful to all who have helped shape the Academy into the unique institution that it is today. We extend special thanks to Superintendent of Education Dr. Ted Sanders and the staff at the State Board of Education for their leadership. With their assistance and support, the Academy was able to achieve significant growth within a limited …