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A Multinational Plant Capacity Expansion Planning Model, Emmanuel Constantine Kondylis

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The objective of this research is to develop a systematic procedure for evaluating alternative capacity expansion decisions in a multinational environment when considering explicitly both tangible and intangible factors. A mathematical programming decision model is developed to select those countries and production levels that maximize expected utility, considering all possible alternatives. Consideration of intangible factors in the form of an environmental value is investigated. A regression model predicts the environmental value of a country from a set of fundamental causal factors derived through factor analysis. The environmental value is incorporated into a return on investment index which forms the expected …

A Social System Measurement Model, Allan L. Service

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study examines the challenges and complexities of applying operations research (O.R.) techniques to decision-making in social, political, and human service organizations. Unlike military and industrial systems, these organizations are marked by non-hierarchical structures, qualitative constraints, and the absence of straightforward optimization objectives. The research focuses on developing criterion functions to evaluate the impact of proposed decisions, a critical need for successful O.R. applications. Using the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland as a case study, a measurement model is developed to quantify throughput, quality, and value within the context of human services systems. The model integrates input, process, and output …

Pops A Program Oriented Planning System For Academic Health Centers, Kenneth Lee Kutina

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In recent years, because of the enormous financial pressure under which most universities have found themselves coupled with almost climactic national pressure from the public and politicians alike to increase the supply of physicians, much attention has been focused on the costs and managerial capabilities of the nation's academic health centers. In the cost arena the concern has been the determination of meaningful program costs -- that is, separation to the extent possible of costs associated with the major output programs of research, patient service, and education and within the education area, the separation of the costs of producing M.D.'s …

Anesthesiology Manpower Planning Study Phase Iii - Final Report, Arnold Reisman, F. J. Staub, Hamilton Emmons, Burton V. Dean, Cornelis A. De Kluyver, M. Lin, Thomas George, John J. Rasmussen, Phiroz P. Darukhanavala, J. S. Gravenstein

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This document outlines the progress and proposed work in a project focused on anesthesia services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It includes projections of the demand for anesthesia services and the supply of anesthesiologists up to 1980, using various models such as demand extrapolation, regression models, and expert opinions. The chapter details the classification of anesthesia-related tasks and personnel, the development of a patient condition scale for surgical risk assessment, and the design of optimal anesthesia teams. It also discusses the economic analysis of team configurations, computer simulations of operating room practices, and the use of telemedicine for remote anesthesiologist consultations.

A Preliminary Total Cost Model For Primary Journals, Burton V. Dean

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study is concerned with indentifying the principal cost components associated with the production, documentation, and utilization of U.S. Scientific journals. The approach developed in this study is based upon a systems description of the scientific journal as a flow of information from the initial generation of useful knowledge to the preparation of reports and papers, submission to and processing by journals, including production and distribution, and ultimate use by libraries and individuals. Costs of each system component are identified to the extent available in the published literature and within the time and effort available for this study. The study …

Analysis Of Feedback Models Of Higher Education Degree Production, Alfred R. Michenzi

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper is concerned with the development of optimal solutions to manpower planning problems. The dynamic flow model of the higher educational system as proposed by Reisman and Taft was modified for more tractable computer simulation. The model considered, treats people as the only flow variable. The model follows the flow of people from one educational level to the next and within one level it follows the flow from one sector to the next, (the three sectors considered are students, professionals and faculty sectors). Real population data for the period 1957 through 1968 was used in the simulation. The results …

1974 January - June (Radio & Television), Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for television and radio from January to June of 1974.

Intrastate Offerings Under Rule 147, J. William Hicks

Articles by Maurer Faculty

No abstract provided.

1974 Faculty Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty meeting minutes of Morehead State University for 1974.

Profile: December, 1973. Vol: 6 No: 6, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

December 1973 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Simulation Of Obstetrical Anesthesia Team Configurations Managerial Report, Arnold Reisman, W. Cull, Hamilton Emmons, Burton V. Dean, C. Lin, John J. Rasmussen, Phiroz P. Darukhanavala, Thomas George, J. S. Gravenstein

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A research group, comprised of faculty and graduate students from the School of Medicine and from the Department of Operations Research of Case Western Reserve University, investigated ways to alleviate the shortage of anesthesiologists in obstetric practices. The nationwide problem is acknowledged by, and the project was sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health Division of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The three project stages were: survey and detailed analysis of the existing situation in one region of the United States, the construction and validation of a computer simulation model to study alternative practice modes with speed, …

Survey Of Obstetrical Anesthesiology Practices And Attitudes In Hospitals In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Arnold Reisman, John J. Rasmussen, W. Cull, Hamilton Emmons, Burton V. Dean, Phiroz P. Darukhanavala, Thomas George, Chien-Hua Lin, J. S. Gravenstein

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report presents findings from surveys conducted by the Obstetrical Anesthesia Manpower Planning study, Case Western Reserve University, and the Cleveland Committee on Anesthesiology. The study focused on obstetric anesthesia practices in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, exploring current practices, administrative perceptions of anesthesiologists' assistants, and attitudes of anesthesiologists, obstetricians, and nurse anesthetists regarding their roles in obstetrics. Questionnaires were sent to hospital administrators and anesthesiology department directors at 20 hospitals, gathering insights into professional employability and involvement. Due to a small sample size, nurse anesthetist data was excluded. Responses are analyzed by audience group across four chapters, with a final chapter …

Simulation Of Obstetrical Anesthesia Team Configurations, Arnold Reisman, W. Cull, Hamilton Emmons, Burton V. Dean, C. Lin, John J. Rasmussen, Phiroz P. Darukhanavala, Thomas George, J. S. Gravenstein

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A research group, comprised of faculty and graduate students from the School of Medicine and from the Department of Operations Research of Case Western Reserve University, investigated ways to alleviate the shortage of anesthesiologists in obstetric practices. The nationwide problem is acknowledged by, and the project was sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health Division of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The three project stages were: survey and detailed analysis of the existing situation in one region of the United States, the construction and validation of a computer simulation model to study alternative practice modes with speed, …

Ambiguities In The Cross-Section Analysis Of Per Share Financial Data, E G. Davis, D M. Dunn, William (Bill) H. Williams

Publications and Research

In analyzing corporate financial data it is standard procedure to adjust the data to reflect the current number of shares outstanding. In this study, we show that this simple ,standard procedure can cause serious difficulties in a financial analysis.

1973-11-17, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Notes 1973/11-12 Vol. 1 No. 1, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

With attachment: Blue Cross of Florida Blue Shield of Florida Complementary Coverage Contract Rider

Profile: November, 1973. Vol: 6 No: 5, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

November 1973 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

University Parking Demand Study, Michael Baum, Don Begley, Joel Brandon, Burton V. Dean, Clara Gulyas, Keith Kundo, Harsh Manglik, S. Subba Rao, Phyllus Selders, Ram Shankaran, Laura Washington

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report analyzes parking permit and visitor parking demand to assess their impact on future parking facility plans at the University. Using statistical methods to identify trends and the DELPHI Method to estimate future demand, the study also incorporates questionnaire data to determine visitor destinations and compares Case Western Reserve University's parking availability and fees to peer institutions. Recommendations are provided regarding the need for new parking facilities and potential improvements to parking services for the University community

Optimal Design Of Acoustic Sonar Transducer Arrays, Leon S. Lasdon, Allan D. Waren, Dan Suchman

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A problem in engineering design is formulated and solved as a nonlinear optimization problem. The problem is to design an array of sonar acoustic transducers. Design parameters are the locations of the transducers, and their amplitude shading coefficients and phase delays. The objective is to choose values for these parameters so that the directivity pattern of the array has a narrow main lobe and minimal minor lobe levels. The problem is solved by an interior penalty function method. Results are presented which show significant improvement of the directivity pattern for 2 test problems. A final section discusses the effects varying …

Cost Effectiveness Study Of Two Experimental Programs At A Major Public Hospital, Burton V. Dean, Arnold Reisman, Phiroz P. Darukhanavala, C. Egyhazy

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report presents a Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation Study performed at a Major Public Hospital in the Cleveland Area. The purpose of this study was to evaluate two experimental programs instituted in 1973. The cost-effectiveness evaluation model is developed and applied to the two experimental programs - Clinic '68' and Admission. Prior to the development of the model a complete systems description was prepared. The model contains cost and effectiveness factors, which are evaluated individually and combined, according to their relative importance, into a single cost-effectiveness value. This methodology has the characteristic of being transferable to other health care program evaluations. Methods …

Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc: Robert Zellner, Md., Chairman Of The Board, Letter To Providers, Re: Changes To Blue Shield Benefits Requiring Approval By The Florida Medical Association, Robert Zellner Md

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Wood, Willson. He Did Not Teach Art - He Taught People - Ivan Wilson
• Dixon, Frances. Russell Miller - Benevolent Despot of Western Theatre
• The Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts
• Conway, Sheila. For New Center . . . A Fine Arts Send-Off - Ivan Wilson Hall
• Hackney, Karen & Richard Hackney. Soaring in '77: Satellite Research
• Branham, Judy. Homecoming 1973
• Conway, Sheila. Music, By Gemini! - Gemini 15
• Given, Ed. For More Than A-Mews-ment - Marvin Mews
• Dunn, Thomas. WKU Professors Complete International TV Research
• Remember 1966-67
• Pomp, …

Polyperiod Analyses Of Investment Strategy For Nebraska Grain-Livestock Farms, Glenn A. Helmers, Gary W. Lentz

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

This study is directed toward investment strategies farm firms in the Great Plains may utilize to achieve their individual goals. Farm firm growth is considered important to the extent that firm growth represents movement toward meeting the behavioral goals of farm operators.

Profile: October, 1973. Vol: 6 No: 4., Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

October 1973 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Predicting Registered Nurse Labor Turnover, Marylou Kiley, S. Subba Rao

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

As a result of the study of the length of service of 360 resigned and 360 currently employed registered nurses in a single general hospital in Cleveland, a Markov chain model is developed which predicts on the average the proportion of employees who leave and the proportion of employees who stay over any number of monthly time periods. While the Markov chain is a discrete time Markov process, the model has a time dependent feature. The transition probability matrix can be updated and accuracy will improve. This approach can be easily operationalized given the historical data regarding the total number …

Nonlinear Optimization Using The Generalized Reduced Gradient Method, Leon S. Lasdon, Richard L. Fox, Margery W. Ratner

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Generalized Reduced Gradient methods are algorithms for solving nonlinear programs of general structure. This paper discusses the basic principles of GRG, and constructs a specific GRG algorithm. The logic of a computer program implementing this algorithm is presented by means of flow charts and discussion. A numerical example is given to illustrate the functioning of this program.

Market Survey For The Cleveland Zoological Park, Burton V. Dean, Hamilton Emmons, Keki R. Dadachanji

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

As Phase I of a market research study of the Cleveland Zoological Park, the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of the zoo visitor, actual and potential, have been investigated during the summer of 1973 through a series of on-site and telephone interviews. Further, the visitors opinions were solicited on various zoo-related subjects. Phase II, planned for 1974, will follow up with a series of controlled experiments and innovations seeking ways to increase both attendance and revenue. The results of Phase I are reported in this paper. The following visitor information has been collected and analyzed: geographic distribution, identity of decision-maker, frequency …

1973 July - December, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from July to December of 1973.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Four-race Primary Slated for Thursday
• Johnston, Scott. Associated Student Government Free U Continues, but with Fewer Courses
• Elam, Jerry. Academic Council Eligibility Proposed
• Black Officers’ Election Set – United Black Students
• Fairness Should Govern Women’s Housing Policy
• Goetter, R.C. Defends Philadelphia
• Edwards, Thomas. Says Writer Uneducated
• Greenweel, Pat. Criticizes Leo Peckenpaugh
• Mashall, Judy. Criticizes Leo Peckenpaugh
• ‘Smart and Classic’ Describe Year’s Fall Fashions
• Cardigan Sweaters Will Wrap up Fall Sprtswear
• Wrap, Sweater, Shirtdresses Styles for Fall
• Neck Scarves Add Pizzazz as Most Important Accessory
• Coats …

Profile: September, 1973. Vol: 6 No: 3, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

September 1973 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.