Reference No: OB0163TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This note discusses the change process, the change roles and steps, as well as the individual elements, especially from the point of view of a person working within the organization. It provides seven keys for changing from within, based on the author's varied experience. ... More
Reference No: PROD0172TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: MRP is an approach meant for manufacturing organizations in planning and control of production for the various assemblies, subassemblies, parts and raw materials that make up the final products. This note discusses: 1) the computational rules used in MRP systems, 2) differences between classical inventory systems and MRP systems, and 3) some aspects ... More
Reference No: P&IR0149Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case provides a series of advertisements issued by employer organizations in national newspapers over the past decade. The industrial relations issues that these advertisements highlight have been suggested in the opening note for discussion in the case. ... More
Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: CMA0562TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(D)TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining Economic Order Quantities (EOQs) for items in a multi?item situation with constraints. The derivation of EOQs for items under the constraint of average total investment in inventories is given. The EOQs for items where there is a constraint on total workload (i.e., number ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(B)TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the Economic Batch Quantity (EBQ) model with uniform, deterministic and finite production rate and demand. The EBQ, which minimizes the total annual cost comprising setup cost, and inventory holding cost is derived. The operation of EBQ system under non?zero constant lead time is discussed. Finally, a brief discussion ... More
Reference No: PROD0174TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note discusses the basic concepts and developments in the field of multiple?criteria mathematical programming (MCMP). The general formulation of MCMP problems is given. Various concepts such as decision space, criterion space, efficient point, efficient frontier, dominated point, utility (preference) function, trade?off, etc are introduced. The direct estimation ... More
