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Scheduling Stochastic Networks With Gert, Vijaykumar V. Aggarwal

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Concepts of stochastic network have been defined and GERT analysis has been presented for them. Various Systems which present complex logical elements, uncertain activities, multi-sources and multiple terminals and for which very often only intuitive judgement had to be applied, can be easily formulated in a concise and compact network form. Methods of computation for various performance measures have been given and they can help in decision-making.

Nonserial Dynamic Programming - A Guided Tour, Augustine O. Esogbue, Barry Randall Marks

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Interest in nonserial dynamic programming is deeply rooted in real life applications. Since the initial efforts in the early 60's however, a number of scattered treatment of this interesting field of dynamic programming has emerged. This paper traces the development of nonserial dynamic programming from the basic theory underlying dynamic programming to the latest applications of nonserial dynamic programming. The works of such major contributors as Nemhauser, Wilde, Beightler, Bertele and Brioschi are critically examined and recent relevant computational advances are discussed. The paper is concluded with a few examples of various applications of nonserial dynamic programming together with some …

A Report On An Exploratory Development Project Evaluation Experiment, Burton V. Dean, Samuel Jackson Mathis, S. Srinivasan

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper describes the methods and results of an exploratory development project evaluation (EDPE) experiment aimed at developing a method for quantitatively evaluating research and development (R&D) projects. Conducted at the U.S. Army Material Command, the experiment utilized a modified DELPHI Method, employing iterative feedback among a panel of judges to reach consensus on critical factors affecting R&D projects. The panel assessed factor weights, project-factor values, and overall project scores over four sessions. Linear regression models were developed using weighted scores, with additional statistical tests performed to evaluate panel agreement, bias, and model predictive capability. Key findings include the sufficiency …

Service Flows And Operating Cycles, Colin Park

Management Adviser

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Data Processing - Now Frontier For Scientific Management, William J. Schroeder Jr.

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Marketing: The Basics, Harold W. Fox

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Market-Orienting Company And Its Information Needs, Allen Weiss

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What People Are Writing About, Bart A. Basi, Tommy Harris, Charles L. Mcdonald, Rosalie Hallbauer, Lester E. Heitger

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Managing Communication Costs - Rationally, Jack Epstein

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Some Behavioral Implications In Profit Planning And Control, Glenn A. Welsch

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People, Events, Techniques, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Management Adviser, Volume 8, Number 4, July-August 1971, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Algorithms For Discounted Stochastic Games, S. Subba Rao, R. Chandrasekaran, K.P. K. Nair

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In this paper, a two person zero sum stochastic game with a finite state space is considered. The movement of the game from state to state is jointly controlled by the two players depending on their choice of strategies from a finite number of alternatives available to each player in each of the states. Considering an infinite number of transitions, Hoffman and Karp provided a convergent algorithm for the solution of this game when the future payoffs are not discounted. Subsequently, the authors presented a proof for a faster algorithm available in literature for solving the same problem. This paper …

Reduction Of Dimensionality In Dynamic Programming Of Higher Dimensions: A Comparative Study And Analysis Of Computational Aspects, Augustine O. Esogbue, Amar J. Singh

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

One of the noble aims of dynamic programming at its conception -- namely, that of developing an operational method for the numerical solution of various control problems, is often thwarted for meaningfully scaled systems, by the curse of dimensionality. By far the most important contribution to modern dynamic programming is the development of efficient algorithms capable of being used, with present-day computational devices, to solve problems of a large-scale nature. Consequently, a number of algorithms have appeared in the literature in recent times, each geared towards ameliorating the above curse. The purpose of this paper is to present a didactic …

The Optimal Choice Of Corporate Growth Plans Under Risk, Roy B. Larson

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study develops a sequence of five progressively realistic computational models for optimizing corporate growth plans under risk, combining advancements in security evaluation and capital budgeting. The final model integrates investment, financing, and dividend policy alternatives to maximize firm market value using a mathematical programming approach. Supporting contributions include a review of corporate planning practices in U.S. firms, analysis of corporate objectives, and enhancements to Weingartner’s programming model for growth plan selection. The Sharpe index model for portfolio selection is extended to a multi-period risk framework, while novel algorithms, MIC(X) and PMIC(Xs, Xb), address mixed-integer convex nonlinear programming problems. These …

Technical Management And Control Of Large-Scale Urban Studies: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Cases, Juri Pill

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper examines the factors influencing the success or failure of large-scale urban studies, focusing on two Cleveland-based projects: the Downtown Agency for Transportation Action (ALPHA) and the Output Evaluation of the Jewish Community Federation agencies (BETA). Using a systematic framework of qualitative descriptors, the study analyzes the processes, outcomes, and "soft" differences, such as interdisciplinary communication, derived from participant surveys. Key findings highlight the importance of technical collaboration between consultants and clients, flexible objectives, and individuals capable of bridging disciplinary and political gaps. The research also identifies challenges in integrating rational decision-making tools when isolated from end-users and navigating …

Supply And Demand Of Teachers And Supply And Demand Of Ph.D'S 1971-1980, Burton V. Dean, Arnold Reisman, Edward Rattner, Alfred R. Michenzi, Sun K. Kim, S. Srinivasan

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study addresses concerns over a potential surplus of teachers and Ph.D. holders in the 1970s at Case Western Reserve University. A systematic approach was developed, including mathematical models linking student flows in higher education to teacher and Ph.D. production, methods for estimating teacher demand at various educational levels, and models for forecasting Ph.D. demand in industry and government. Statistical techniques were employed to derive parameters from historical data, supplemented by a consensus method to account for changes in technology, budget constraints, and policy. The study generated actionable recommendations and a methodology for the Office of Education to plan for …

Generalized Upper Bounding Methods In Production Scheduling And Distribution, Leon S. Lasdon

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Generalized Upper Bounding (GUB) is an efficient specialization of the Simplex Method for problems with disjoint rows of ones. The principles of the method are briefly reviewed, and an application to multi-item production scheduling is presented. A multifacility extension of the scheduling model is formulated and solved using GUB in conjunction with Bender's Partitioning algorithm. Application of GUB to integrated production and distribution problems is also discussed.

Quantitative Techniques For Research Program Planning In Structural Mechanics, Burton V. Dean

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The Committee* has concluded that systematic procedures for research program formulation in structural mechanics have promise as methods for optimizing the allocation of research resources. Inasmuch as such procedures are not helpful in anticipating scientific breakthroughs, twenty-five per cent (25%) of the over-all research budget should be allocated, on the discretionary judgment of the Branch Staff Members, to fundamental research which has broad promise of application to Naval Missions. The matrix method is considered as the most promising planning technique. The Committee has recommended that a trial program be established within the Structural Mechanics Branch of the Office of Naval …

Application Of Preparedness Maintenance Policy, Vasant B. Kaujalgi

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report describes a maintenance policy of a nonmonitored part in the presence of a set of monitored parts. This policy is called (ni,N) policy. The applications of this policy to the maintenance of a standby power unit and to a fire extinguisher have been described with the actual data. The optimal values for these two examples have been computed. A possible extension of this model to a system consisting of a set of non-monitored parts in the presence of a set of monitored parts has been proposed.

A Systems Approach To Performance Evaluation In Baseball, Melvin Brown

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study examines baseball as a stochastic system, developing quantitative measures to evaluate player performance as batters and fielders. These measures offer significant advantages over traditional indices such as batting average, fielding average, and slugging percentage. The research also provides a prototype for creating performance metrics applicable in business, social, and governmental contexts. The study addresses the strategic problem of determining an optimal batting order by formulating it as a cubic assignment problem solvable via dynamic programming. A simplified version of baseball is defined to generate representative performance data. A computer program, running on an RCA Spectra 70/45 in time-sharing …

Analysis And Codification Of The Pre And Post Operative Anesthesia Related Tasks, Arnold Reisman, Augustine O. Esogbue, Peter M. Lewy, Vasant B. Kaujalgi, A. Tamir

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This study adapts traditional Industrial Engineering techniques to describe and codify tasks involved in anesthesia related services to patients in a large teaching hospital. Application is directed towards tasks carried out outside the operating room.

Popularity Of Mobile Homes In Bernalillo County, New Mexico: 1965-1975, Robert L. Clark

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

Albuquerque is the population center of Bernalillo County and of the State of New Mexico. This thesis was undertaken to investigate the popularity of mobile homes within the county since 1965, and to determine the market potential of mobile homes within the county through 1975.

Information concerning the Bernalillo County mobile home market was developed through (1) the use of a questionnaire mailed to 700 local mobile home owners; (2) personal interviews with all mobile home dealers active in the county; (3) telephone and personal interviews with the major­ity of local mobile home park owners or managers; and (4) conversations …

Consumer Attitude Analysis For Three Albuquerque Mortuaries, Paul A. Smyer Jr.

Anderson School of Management Theses & Dissertations

An attitude is the predisposition of an individual to evaluate some symbol or object or aspect of his world in a favorable or unfavorable manner. Attitudes are developed during a process of interaction with the environment and they usually show an evaluative personal reaction. Consumer attitudes toward an individual firm develop in the context of this interaction. The firm by its actions in the administration of its business aids the consumer in his formation of attitudes toward that firm. Objective methods of observation were employed to identify user attitudes toward three mortuaries in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The data was statistically …

1971-05-08, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

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Management Advisory Services Forum, William E. Arnstein, Philip L. Blumenthal, Roy A. Lindberg, Arthur B. Toan Jr., H. G. Trentin, Allen Weiss

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People, Events, Techniques, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Checklists In Problem Solving, John J. Mariotti

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Computer-Based Audits, Carlton D. Stolle

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Sixth Annual Aicpa Computer Conference - Second Of Two Parts, Management Services Staff Report

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