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Management Adviser, Volume 10, Number 5, September-October 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Sep 1973

Management Adviser, Volume 10, Number 5, September-October 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Management Adviser

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Some Results For A Special Non-Stationary Markov Chain, S. Subba Rao Sep 1973

Some Results For A Special Non-Stationary Markov Chain, S. Subba Rao

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In this report we consider a nonstationary Markov chain whose transition probabilities vary periodically in time. Such a Markov chain is in between a stationary and completely nonstationary chains. Such chains can be used to model stochastic situations where seasonalities or other such periodic phenomena are present. The structure of the process is examined in terms of the transition probability matrices for each period.

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1973-08-02, Morehead State Board Of Regents Aug 1973

1973-08-02, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

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A Method For Screening Student Applications For Award Of Financial Aid, S. Subba Rao, N. Mohan Aug 1973

A Method For Screening Student Applications For Award Of Financial Aid, S. Subba Rao, N. Mohan

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

The objectives of the present study are the following: 1) To study the profile of a student who declined the offer of admission (with or without financial aid). 2) To study the profile of a student who accepted the offer of admission (with or without aid) and joined the Department of Operations Research. 3) To discriminate between the above two types of students in (2) and (3). 4) To suggest how information in (3) can be used to make financial aid awards.

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Bimatrix Markovian Decision Processes And Stochastic Ratio Games, Vijaykumar V. Aggarwal Aug 1973

Bimatrix Markovian Decision Processes And Stochastic Ratio Games, Vijaykumar V. Aggarwal

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Markov decision processes and stochastic games have been considered in this dissertation. An infinite planning horizon is assumed. Both discounted and undiscounted cash flows have been treated. In Markov decision process, a two-dimensional reward structure is considered and the objective criterion is to maximize the rate of return. It has been shown that a pure stationary optimal policy exists, whenever the rewards are finite and, in particular, the investment part of cash flow is positive. In the case of discounted cash flows, the optimal policy depends on the initial state the process is in. Finite algorithms have been proposed to …

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A Decision Model Of The Countdown Process, Burton V. Dean Aug 1973

A Decision Model Of The Countdown Process, Burton V. Dean

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper examines two key decision problems in the countdown process: determining which tests and operations should be performed, and establishing their optimal sequence and duration. The authors posit that while potential actions can be enumerated at the start of the countdown, the actual sequence will depend on the system's state during the process. The paper aims to develop a methodology for solving these decision problems, viewing them as an adaptive process. Various modeling approaches are discussed, including game-theoretic models using "trees" to illustrate different countdown strategies, and search theory to find optimal action sequences. The authors also mention considering …

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A Counter Example In Location Theory, R. Chandrasekaran Aug 1973

A Counter Example In Location Theory, R. Chandrasekaran

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This note settles an open question posed in [1] concerning certain location problems. An example is provided to show that some intuitive ideas are not true.

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A National Planning Model For Higher Education, Vaughn E. Huckfeldt Aug 1973

A National Planning Model For Higher Education, Vaughn E. Huckfeldt

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This report presents the results of an initial research effort in the development of a national planning model for higher education. The design of the prototype model discussed in this report is based on existing or derivable (derived from basic data) institutional and student data and is designed to permit prototype planning studies to examine the impact of alternative federal programs on the accessibility of students to higher education, and to a lesser extent on the institutional viability (the ability to survive with a given level of funding). The model has assisted in identifying high payoff areas for future research …

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Some Results For Hyper-Exponential And Hyper-Poisson Queues, Shailesh J. Mehta, S. Subba Rao Aug 1973

Some Results For Hyper-Exponential And Hyper-Poisson Queues, Shailesh J. Mehta, S. Subba Rao

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper examines steady-state queuing systems, focusing on hyper-exponential and hyper-Poisson queues. Explicit queue length probabilities, waiting time distributions, and related metrics are derived using an imbedded Markov chain technique for M|HE₂|1, HE₂|M|1, and M|HEₙ|1 systems. The analysis addresses stochastic service rates with multi-point distributions, providing solutions for busy period distributions in specific queuing models. A cubic equation for the Laplace transform of the busy period distribution is also presented, offering a detailed approach to understanding queue dynamics and performance metrics.

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People, Events, Techniques, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Jul 1973

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

Management Adviser

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What To Do Until The (Edp) Doctor Comes!, James V. Quinn Jul 1973

What To Do Until The (Edp) Doctor Comes!, James V. Quinn

Management Adviser

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Income Flow Analysis: A Management Tool, Robert S. Lynch Jul 1973

Income Flow Analysis: A Management Tool, Robert S. Lynch

Management Adviser

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Roles Of Systems Specialists, Harvey H. Shore Jul 1973

Roles Of Systems Specialists, Harvey H. Shore

Management Adviser

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What People Are Writing About, G. Richard Chesley, Grover L. Porter Jul 1973

What People Are Writing About, G. Richard Chesley, Grover L. Porter

Management Adviser

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Managment Adviser, Volume 10, Number 4, July-August 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Jul 1973

Managment Adviser, Volume 10, Number 4, July-August 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Management Adviser

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Cash Management: Forecasting For Profit, Paul J. Beehler Jul 1973

Cash Management: Forecasting For Profit, Paul J. Beehler

Management Adviser

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Aiding The Flow Of Sales Order Documents Through Machine-Scheduling, Lane K. Anderson Jul 1973

Aiding The Flow Of Sales Order Documents Through Machine-Scheduling, Lane K. Anderson

Management Adviser

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Manufacturing Communications In A Small, Multi-Plant Company, Fred D. Bauce Jul 1973

Manufacturing Communications In A Small, Multi-Plant Company, Fred D. Bauce

Management Adviser

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Computational Experience With An Enumerative Algorithm For The Set Covering Problem With Base Constraints, Harvey M. Salkin, Chien-Hua Lin Jul 1973

Computational Experience With An Enumerative Algorithm For The Set Covering Problem With Base Constraints, Harvey M. Salkin, Chien-Hua Lin

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

An algorithm for the classical set-covering problem with additional "base" constraints is presented. The "base" constrained set covering problem is: Minimize cx, subject to Ex ≥ e, xj = 0 or 1 (j = 1,...,n), and Bx ≤ d. Here E is an m by n matrix of zeros and ones, e is an m column of ones, c and d are nonnegative vectors, and B is a nonnegative array having row diagonal structure. The algorithm is basically a zero-one single branch enumeration with linear programming and other feasibility criteria. A "heuristic" is used which sometimes finds an initial solution …

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Row Generalized Linear Programs, R. Chandrasekaran Jul 1973

Row Generalized Linear Programs, R. Chandrasekaran

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

A concept of row generalized linear programs is introduced. Illustrations of potential application for this concept are provided, along with methods for solving the row generalized linear program. The duality between row and column generalized linear programs is discussed.

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The Complementarity Problem Of Mathematical Programming, Arie Tamir Jun 1973

The Complementarity Problem Of Mathematical Programming, Arie Tamir

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

We consider the nonlinear complementarity problem: Find x in R^n such that: x ≥ 0 , f(x) ≥ 0 (1) x^T(f(x))=0 (2) where f is a given mapping satisfying f(0) = 0 and q is a vector in R^n. We say that the problem is feasible if (1) has a solution. f is said to be a Q-function if (1)-(2) has a solution for each q in R^n, and it is a P-function if the solution is unique for each q. Classes of functions are defined using properties of the complementarity problem (1)-(2), and sufficient conditions which guarantee that a …

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Gochurch : A Simulation Model For Forecasting Church Growth, John J. Rasmussen Jun 1973

Gochurch : A Simulation Model For Forecasting Church Growth, John J. Rasmussen

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper examines the rapid growth of evangelical churches in America and introduces a simulation-based forecasting model, GOCHURCH, to aid in planning for future attendance. The model addresses the challenges faced by churches striving to meet aggressive growth targets while managing facility and program capacity. GOCHURCH predicts attendance numbers and provides structured descriptions of individuals influencing the growth process, using a Markovian framework to categorize the population into five states. A supporting questionnaire gathers data relevant to forecasting, and an initial simulation output demonstrates the model’s applicability to capacity planning. By analyzing membership trends and offering predictive insights, GOCHURCH helps …

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Optimal Flows In Networks With Positive Gains, Klaus Truemper May 1973

Optimal Flows In Networks With Positive Gains, Klaus Truemper

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Simple, yet powerful non-simplex algorithms are developed for max flow and min-cost flow problems in networks with positive gains. It is shown that these algorithms are computationally better than existing non-simplex algorithms. A strong relationship between the min-cost flow problem in pure networks and the max flow problem in networks with positive gains is used to demonstrate how algorithms for one problem can be transformed into ones for the other problem.

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1973-05-12, Morehead State Board Of Regents May 1973

1973-05-12, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

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Key-Result Approach To Designing Management Information Systems, Heinz A. Burgstaller, John D. Forsyth May 1973

Key-Result Approach To Designing Management Information Systems, Heinz A. Burgstaller, John D. Forsyth

Management Adviser

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People, Events, Techniques, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants May 1973

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

Management Adviser

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Three Ways To Wake Up Procedures Manuals, William N. Mcnairn May 1973

Three Ways To Wake Up Procedures Manuals, William N. Mcnairn

Management Adviser

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Computer-Assisted Planning In The Public Sector, Robert A. Nielsen, Vincent R. Locascio May 1973

Computer-Assisted Planning In The Public Sector, Robert A. Nielsen, Vincent R. Locascio

Management Adviser

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What People Are Writing About, James M. Krueger, Kenneth Rosenzweig, William S. Hawthorne May 1973

What People Are Writing About, James M. Krueger, Kenneth Rosenzweig, William S. Hawthorne

Management Adviser

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Management Adviser, Volume 10, Number 3, May-June 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants May 1973

Management Adviser, Volume 10, Number 3, May-June 1973 (Whole Issue), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Management Adviser

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