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Development Of An Attitude And Opinion Questionnaire For Use In A Research And Development Laboratory, Darrel R. Brown

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

This paper is concerned with a personnel management problem at a research and development laboratory. An indirective interviewing program had been in existence for ten years. It had as its major goals:

1. determining employee attitude and opinions;

2. communicating, interpreting and clarifying company policy to employees; and

3. providing the catharsis gained through discussion of problems.

Originally, the objective was to interview each year all employees covered by the program. As the laboratory grew and the personnel group assumed additional responsibilities, the objective was missed by a considerable margin. Further, the group interviewed was not representative in terms of …

An Evaluation Of Incentive Provisions In Government Contracts, Robert R. Lindberg

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

In the past decade, beginning near the termination of the Korean conflict, an ever increasing percentage of defense appropriations ahs been going toward basic development work - - primarily the development of weapons and interrelated defense systems. Traditionally, this type of work has been contracted for on a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) basis, the dollar amount of which has been rising steadily. In fiscal year 1953, for example, 15 per cent of all Department of Defense (DOD) procurement was on a CPFF basis, while in fiscal year 1962 the figure rose to an all-time high of approximately 38 per cent, or $10 …

A Study Of The Deficiencies Of The Federal Budgetary System As It Applies To The United States Air Force, William J. Provance

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

Study of the Federal Budget is a never-ending process because its influence touches every citizen, significantly affects the national economy and generally extends throughout the free world. Although great strides have been made in improving the budget document during recent years, many believe that further improvement is not only possible but essential. Many change proposals have been submitted over the past two decades. Some have been impractical or impossible to inaugurate. However, other proposals, though difficult to apply to existing budget procedures, seem to offer great promise. This thesis is a study of the deficiencies of the federal budgetary system …

1964-05-25, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

An Attempt To Develop A Normative Decision Criterion, Frank E. Overbey Jr.

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

The general subject of this thesis concerns applied decision theory identified by the decision matrix which combines the controllable alternative strategies and noncontrollable outcome states associated with a given problem environment. Particular emphasis is placed on various subjective decision criteria which can be employed under conditions of uncertainty, that is, when the likelihood of consequences resulting from strategies of action is unknows. At the outset it is considered expedient to develop conceptual foundations of reference. Hence the following sections are devoted to establishing terminological bases upon which the remainder of this thesis will depend. Having established the framework, the details …

The Economic Contribution Of The Out-Of-State Student To The Economy Of Utah, Joseph Thomas Markowski

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Is the out-of-state college student in Utah paying his own way? Many legislative debates within recent years have centered themselves upon this controversial question without obtaining any definite answers. Articles have been written both pro and con concerning the amount of financial responsibility in higher education that should be assumed by governmental bodies, i.e.: should the state institutions be supported more by taxes or should a greater portion of its costs be covered by student fees with the possible result that fewer students will attend because of higher fees.

1964-04-22, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

1964-04-01, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

No. 63 1964 April Review

International Journal for Business Education

This initiative documents the preservation and digital release of the organization’s historical print archives, representing decades of scholarship in international business education. By converting legacy issues into accessible online formats, the project enhances global access to foundational research, pedagogical innovations, and early thought leadership that shaped the field. The digitized collection provides educators, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive record of evolving theories, instructional practices, and international business trends. Making these archival materials publicly available supports continued inquiry, enables longitudinal analysis, and strengthens the discipline’s historical continuity. This effort reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing international business education by ensuring …

The Prospectus And Offering Circular As Sources Of Investment Information, Bernard L. Webb

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the adequacy and reliability of information contained in the prospectus or offering circular issued in connection with new issues of common stocks. The study will be limited to issues of corporations that are just "going public." That is, the first public offering of securities by corporations that have previously been privately owned.

The study will be made from the viewpoint of the purchaser or prospective purchaser of such securities. Since most of the firms concerned in such issues are relatively new and untried, most purchasers are seeking price appreciation rather than income. …

1964-01-15, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Industrial Resources: Lawrence County - Louisa, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Lawrence County

"Industrial Resources: Louisa, Kentucky" prepared by the Greater Louisa Industrial Foundation and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1964. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: labor markets, 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: Trimble County - Bedford, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Trimble County

"Industrial Resources: Bedford, Kentucky" prepared by the Citizens of Bedford and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1964. 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, education and health facilitates, housing, communications, recreation, natural resources, markets and climate.

Industrial Resources: Washington County - Fredericktown, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Washington County

"Summary of Industrial Resources: Fredricktown, Kentucky" prepared by the City of Fredricktown and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, January 1964. 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: Bath County - Owingsville, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Bath County

"Industrial Resources: Owingsville, Kentucky" prepared by the Owingsville Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, January 1964. 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: Harlan County - Harlan, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Harlan County

“Industrial Resources: Harlan, Kentucky" prepared by the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, 1964. 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 - Floyd County - Prestonsburg, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Floyd County

“Industrial Resources: Prestonsburg, Kentucky" prepared by the Prestonsburg Community Development Council and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, 1964. 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: Madison County - Berea, Kentucky Library Research Collection

Madison County

"Industrial Resources: Berea, Kentucky" prepared by the Berea Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Frankfort, Kentucky, January, 1964. The report include, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and serves, taxes, education, and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Warren County - Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Warren County

"196 Kentucky Acres for Industry: Bowling Green, [Kentucky]" prepare by the Bowling Green-Warren County Industrial Foundation, Inc., and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, 1964. 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.

Annual Report 1964, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

The file contains the annual report for the library from 1964.

Breeding Records For Dairy Cattle, P B. Lewis

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

A N Y business needs records to show up inefficiencies and to indicate where and/or when danger points are being reached.

One record which can be of much use to the dairy farmer is the cow breeding record.

Stock Ownership Plans For Employees, E. Elwood Ford

Master's Theses

The purpose ot this paper is to present a reasonably adequate presentation of some of the developments in Stock Ownership Plans for Employees.

Plans for employee stock ownership have developed into two categories, one more often relating to employees in general and the other more often relating to a restricted number of employees, usually executive.

A Case Study Of The Development, Installation And Operation Of A Standard Cost System For A Paper Converter, Ray Hall Havens

Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this paper to describe in detail the development, installation and operation of a standard co8t system for a paper converting operation and the utilization of the information gathered through the operation of the system. Beginning with the nature of the business organization and the physical operations performed, the general accounting records will be considered. Follow­ ing a brief description of various methods of cost account­ ing, several reasons will be given for selecting standard costs. The methods used in developing standards will be explained and the results will be interpreted. Various means of controlling the …

Principles Of Credit Extention : A Case Analysis, John W. Robinson

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Contemporary Analysis Of The Growth, Effects, And Adjustments To Automation, James G. Frazer

Master's Theses

The objective of this thesis is to compile and analyze information on automation, beginning with its background and origin and continuing through various contemporary issues, directly or indirectly related to its development; namely, the need for automation in advancing our present-day society, socially and economically; the present-day uses and future expectations; factors standing in the way or automatic development; effects, both good and bad, attributed to automation by management, labor, and business; beliefs of management, labor and business as to the methods of adjusting these effects for the benefit of all mankind; and the question concerning automation's being the primary …

Plant Pathologist Retires, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

The Chief of the Department of Agriculture's Biological Services Division, Mr. W. P. Cass Smith, retired from the Department on July 16 this year after many years of valuable service.

Decentralized Management Of Interacting Processes: A Technique Of Nonlinear Programming, Leon S. Lasdon, S. Sankar Sengupta

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The existence and structure of the scheme is considered convergence of the price-adjustment rule used by the central agency is discussed. The result, applicable to intereacting processes, promises on a computational basis, significant advantages. Conceptually, it greatly extends the applicability of some basic economic concepts, and indicates the possibility of a merger of pricing theory and equlilbrium of allocation with modern control theory.

An Application Of Operations Research To Municipal Planning: Some Fiscal Aspects Of Land-Use Planning, Michael H. Alexander

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study was undertaken as a group research project at Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio. The limits of the study are outlined and a conceptual model developed. A simulation model of a specific community, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, is constructed as an example of how the overall municipal simulation model can provide planning information. Three alternative land use policies described by the Mayor were programmed as input for this simulation model. Analysis of the results and recommendations are included as a part of the study.

Some Order Statistics Relating To Markov Chains: An Application To Purchasing Policies, José Treviño, S. Sankar Sengupta

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A special instance of the general problem of decision-making under uncertainty is considered. In the absence of a well-defined utility function, the following method is adopted: First, a "reasonable" or "acceptable" policy is chosen with unspecified parameters. Then, the associated decision rule is formulated; typically, these are functional transforms of appropriate state variables. Analysis is made of the outcomes produced by the rule in conjunction with the stochastic price process. Finally, some functionals of the (random) outcomes are computed with a view to obtain measures of performance of the decision rule. In each case, the derivations indicate the dependence of …

An Operational Theory Of Oligopoly, Dilip K. Guha, S. Sankar Sengupta

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The work reported in this memorandum stems from an attempt to derive operationally meaningful propositions that may be useful to the management of a firm selling an undifferentiated product in conditions of oligopoly. It avoids the game-theoretic constructs on the one hand, and the notions of reaction functions and conjectural variations on the other; it only builds the minimum necessary framework of concepts and constructs for the purposes of decision-making. Given the structure of competition (that is, who competes over what and with what means), the organization of the market (that is, the institutional setup for the consummation of a …