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Risk Assessment For New Products In Office Automation, Dolores Ann Canale

Theses

As investors survey the industrial growth of technology for the late 1980's one area leading the range for large potential growth is the area of office automation. Though this area has been under heavy speculation by many large firms (such as IBM, AT&T and EXXON) for the pass ten years it still remains an unexplored market for many investors. The objective of this research paper is to study the risks companies. will face developing products for this horizon.

Investors believe that success in this area, as well as, many other areas of engineering rely in large measure on the willingness …

On Using Sor Techniques For Solution Of A Large, Sparse, Nonsymmetric System, Yvonne Gibson-Robinson

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The discretization of many physical problems produces a large linear system Ax = b where the obvious solution is x = A^-1b. However, for large systems it is computationally infeasible to find A^-1 explicitly. In such cases, iterative procedures are used to find the solution vector. The purpose of this Thesis is to study and modify one particular iterative procedure, the Successive Overrelaxation (SOR) algorithm, used to solve a Reservoir Model. The structure of the A matrix and Mathematical Programming concepts are used to develop and implement an efficient SOR algorithm.

Innovative Start-Up Management, Gary Dean Lorenz

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This thesis develops, tests, and evaluates a general network-based model for use in the management of an innovative start-up. The major tasks accomplished in a start-up are identified. The tasks include R&D and Engineering, Financial, Market Research, Organization, Legal and Accounting, Manufacturing, and Marketing. For each major task, the significant activities, precedence relations, decision nodes, alternative choices of action, and feedback loops are identified. The Q-GERT package (written in FORTRAN) simulates the innovative management process described by the general network-based model. A flexible computer program yields values of such parameters as an activity criticality index, expected times to achieve each …

1984-05-18, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

An Information Theoretic Forecasting Methodology, Keith Kerwin Mclain

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A forecasting methodology has been developed which is based on information theory. This methodology uses the idea that autoregressive (AR) representation of a stationary, Normally distributed time series is equivalent to a model of such a time series which has maximum information content. To apply this idea, two programs were developed. The first program utilizes an Adaptive Sequential Segmentation Algorithm, which is based on an information theoretic measure, to detect subseries in a piecewise stationary time series. This is done to accommodate abrupt or discontinuous changes in the underlying process parameters. A second program utilizes the Akaike Information Criterion to …

Project Management For Technicare Hps 1440 Software Engineering, Burton V. Dean, Atul Bhatt

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The major purpose of the study was to develop and apply project management techniques for efficient planning, scheduling and controlling of the various software development activities associated with the HPS 1440. To accomplish this goal, the following objectives were required to be satisfied: (1) What subsystems (tasks) required software engineering development, (2) For each task, what activities were performed, (3) What were the precedence relationships among the activities, (4) What is the estimated activity durations, and (5) What is the estimated completion time of the project? To accomplish the above objectives and management requirements, the study team envisioned utilizing the …

A New Approach For Determining When The Linear Complementarity Problem Has No Solution, Venky Venkateswaran

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

For the Linear Complementarity Problem (LCP) we have developed a finite descent algorithm that is capable of obtaining an optimal solution when the given matrix is a P-matrix. Conventional finite descent algorithms for solving geometric optimization problems move only from the current point to a geometrically adjacent one while traversing the feasible region. Here, we develop an algorithm that may 'jump' over infeasible regions during its operation. In a sense analogous to the methods of combinatorial optimization, the proposed algorithm exploits a 'nearness' structure that is defined not with respect to physical adjacency but with respect to the objective function …

The Role Of Index Options As Investments, Peter H. Ritchken, Harvey M. Salkin, Gregory B. Getts

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In the first section of this article we consider an investor who holds a mutual fund on which index options trade. As a comparison, we also consider a portfolio consisting of shares of the fund, Black Scholes priced index options, and cash. This portfolio is constructed so that it has the same expected return as the fund but significantly less risk. Properties of the mutual fund and the portfolio are discussed. The second section examines a more realistic situation. In particular, we assume that an investor owns shares of a large diversified fund which is not perfectly correlated with the …

A Mean-Lower Partial Moment Analysis Of Hedge Portfolios, Wen-Kuei Chen

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

If the continuous trading assumption is met, then the Black-Scholes (BS) model is appropriate for option valuation. However, in this case, since the market is complete, the claims are redundant and offer no economic benefits. Trading and monitoring costs may prevent the continuous trading assumption from being met. In incomplete markets, shareholders benefit by trading options since they can alter their risk exposures in ways that could not be done without options. On the other hand, portfolio strategies based on meshing options for future periods are likely to be more relevant for individuals and institutions that use options as a …

Optimization Of An Inventory System With A Coupled Computer Simulation And Response Surface Methodology, Hsiao-Chao Yuan

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This thesis develops a coupled simulation/response surface methodology to find an optimum variable (s, S) policy for an inventory control system. The system considered is very general and fits many business scenarios. It allows for probabilistic and seasonal demand, probabilistic lag time and realistic other complexities.

A Corporate R&D Strategic Planning And Budgeting Model, Gregory Richard Madey

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This thesis describes an R&D decision support model that was developed and subsequently tested for use within a division of an aerospace firm. The model is used for R&D project evaluation, selection and budgeting. The model uses multiattribute utility theory to describe the preference structure of the organization's decision makers. Data defining the projects is obtained from the firm's decision support system. Mathematical programming techniques are used to select a portfolio of R&D projects that maximizes the expected utility of the firm. Several multiobjective mathematical programming approaches for maximizing expected utility are formulated and evaluated. These include (1) minimization of …

Applications Of Integer Programming To Radio Frequency Management, Koichi Nishimura

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The management of the radio communication environment has become increasingly complex as communication requirements have evolved. Various types of interference could seriously degrade the performance of a communications network. In a Naval fleet radio communication scenario, a particular type of interference, referred to as intermodulation interference, is important and amenable to mathematical study. In this problem scenario, the primary objective is to find an overall assignment of frequencies to each communication net such that potential intermodulation interference is minimized, while satisfying other communication requirements. In order to determine the potential level of intermodulation interference for each candidate set of frequencies …

1984-04-28, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

1984-04-06, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

No. 103 1984 April

International Journal for Business Education

SIEC Historical Documents

The Role Of Options In Portfolio Management - Some Key Issues, Peter H. Ritchken, Gregory B. Getts, Harvey M. Salkin

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A review of stock and index option pricing models, their possible misuses and limitations, and their role in portfolio management under various assumptions. A discussion of how these models may be used in conjunction with the Capital Asset Pricing Model for measuring risk and reward of optioned portfolios is also included.

1984-03-10, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

1984-03-03, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Scheduling And Sequencing Algorithms, Hamilton Emmons

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Scheduling involves the allocation of resources over time to perform tasks and is a crucial aspect of managerial decision-making. While heuristic scheduling rules are commonly used, their effectiveness and potential alternatives are often not well understood. This memorandum explores job shop scheduling, a critical component of short-term decision-making in industrial production, and its broader applicability to sectors such as healthcare, education, and logistics. Job shop scheduling addresses detailed operations following aggregate planning, employing practical dispatching heuristics to manage dynamic, complex environments. The Shortest Processing Time (SPT) rule is highly effective for minimizing work-in-progress but may delay some orders significantly. For …

1984-02-11, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

An Inquiry Into Engineering Career Choice And Career Satisfaction, Gunars Bachs

Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to ascertain factors that motivate a person to study engineering, and to examine the aspects of engineering career satisfaction. This study was conducted as a survey by means of a mail questionnaire, which was distributed among graduates of New Jersey Institute of Technology. Another sample, comprised of master's degree recipients of NJIT who had received their bachelor's degree from other undergraduate schools, served as a control group.

Motivation factors and positive and negative aspects of the engineering career were established and ranked in order of their importance. A method to measure career satisfaction was …

1984-1985 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

1984-1985 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

Industrial Resources: Oldham County - Lagrange And Buckner, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Oldham County

"Resources for Economic Development: LaGrange and Buckner, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Owen County - Owenton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Owen County

"A Comprehensive Report on Owenton, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Owen County Chamber of Commerce, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Pendleton County - Falmouth And Butler, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Pendleton County

"A Comprehensive Report: Falmouth and Butler, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Owsley County - Booneville, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Owsley County

"A Summary of Resources for Economic Development: Booneville, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Barren County - Glasgow, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Barren County

"A Comprehensive Report on Glasgow, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, the Glasgow – Barren County Chamber of Commerce, and the Glasgow and Company, Inc., 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Daviess County - Owensboro, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Daviess County

"A Comprehensive Report on Owensboro, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, and the Owensboro – Daviess County Chamber of Commerce, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Vine Grove, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Hardin County

“A Summary of Resources for Economic Development: Vine Grove, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Upton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Hardin County

“A Summary of Resources for Economic Development: Upton, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, 1984. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.