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1. Dykstra, Dennis P. Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and General Engineering, 1976, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9928

► Although some of the most difficult problems in forest management occur as a result of timber harvest operations, present methodology in harvest planning emphasizes guidelines… (more)

▼ Although some of the most difficult problems in forest management occur as a result of timber harvest operations, present methodology in harvest planning emphasizes guidelines which rely heavily upon the experience of the individual forest manager for their correct application. This study was undertaken in an effort to develop a comprehensive methodology to assist forest managers in the design of timber harvest cutting units and the assignment of logging equipment: to those units. The objective of the methodology is to maximize the total value of the timber harvested from a planning area, net of variable and fixed harvesting and transportation costs. The methodology thus developed consists of a two-part procedure. The first part considers the specific topographic and timber conditions on the planning area, plus any harvesting restrictions which may have been imposed on portions of the area because of expected environmental problems, This information is combined with the known mechanics of the logging systems under consideration to determine the feasibility and cost of harvesting each parcel of timber from the area. The second part of the methodology consists of a heuristic optimization algorithm which seeks to assign timber parcels to harvesting facilities so that total timber value, net of fixed and variable harvesting and transportation costs, is maximized. The output from this algorithm is a detailed harvest plan which specifies yarding system assignments and the physical layout of cutting units for each yarding system thus assigned. The optimization problem confronted in this study is an application of facilities location theory, but with two unique characteristics which render the conventional mixed integer programming formulation unsuitable for this problem. First, the planning area is visualized as being dichotomized into timber parcels of equal size, each of which is to be assigned to some harvesting facility. Thus, the problem is a fully discrete one, and can be formulated as a 0-1 integer programming problem. Second, the problem exhibits a special "cascading fixed charge" structure. Stated simply, this implies that several levels of fixed charges must be incurred for any complete facility installation. Thus, if a specific logging cableway is to be emplaced at a certain landing, then the fixed charge associated with the construction of the landing must already have been incurred, and the fixed charge associated with the installation of some yarding system at the landing must also have been incurred. Unfortunately the 0-1 integer programming formulation appropriate for this problem requires many thousands of variables and constraints, even for relatively small planning areas. To overcome the computational difficulties associated with the solution of such large integer programming problems, a heuristic algorithm was developed to find satisfactory, rather than optimal solutions. Applied to a realistic forest planning problem with 5507 variables and 6555 constraints, the algorithm found an initial feasible… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Timber – Mathematical models

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Dykstra, D. P. (1976). Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9928

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dykstra, Dennis P. “Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming.” 1976. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9928.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dykstra, Dennis P. “Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming.” 1976. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Dykstra DP. Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1976. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9928.

Council of Science Editors:

Dykstra DP. Timber harvest layout by mathematical and Heuristic programming. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1976. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9928

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2. Sookawesh, Pala. Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1969, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/47001

► In this thesis a system analysis compares power development plans for the 1980 decade in the Mekong countries i.e. Laos, Thailand Cambodia, and South Vietnam.… (more)

▼ In this thesis a system analysis compares power development plans for the 1980 decade in the Mekong countries i.e. Laos, Thailand Cambodia, and South Vietnam. Given the decision to invest in power development, an economic evaluation is made of complete system developments rather than just hydro or thermal plants. The power resources considered will adequately serve the Mekong countries from 1980 to 1990. Therefore it is assumed the benefits of the investment, however measured, are the same regardless of which system is developed. In this study, five alternative plans are evaluated. These include one all thermal system, two combined hydro-thermal systems, and two all hydro systems. Two large hydro projects along the main-stem of the Mekong river, i.e. Pa Mong and Sambor, are used in the hydro system alternatives. In each alternative the resources and the transmission systems are scheduled to meet the growing load over the period studied. Discounted cashflow is used as the basic method of analysis. A computer model is developed to perform the huge amount of calculations necessary to map out the year by year pattern of cashflow for each alternative extending over the study period. The present value of cost is also computed from the model at different discount rates. This permits drawing a curve showing the present value of cost of the different alternatives for all discount rates considered. The analysis of results shows that the hydro system alternatives are favored over thermal development at all discount rates up to 13 percent. This clearly supports a recommendation for the development of one of the hydro system alternatives in the Lower Mekong basin during the next decade. A sensitivity analysis is used in this study to show how much the rate of return on investment is affected by the variation of some important cost components of the system. The results of sensitivity analysis has shown that the investment cost of thermal plant is the most sensitive item; the next most critical item is the fuel expense and the least critical of those considered is the cost of dam and reservoir of Sambor project. In comparing the two hydro system alternatives, the system which proposes to interconnect the entire four country Mekong system load in the same year that Pa Mong project will start its initial operation is shown to be the best alternative at any discount rate greater than five percent. (This system has a rate of return on additional investment over thermal alternative of about 13 percent). However, the present value of cost of these two alternatives is shown to be only slightly different at discount rates ranging from 6 to 10 percent. Therefore, prior to any final decision it is recommended that cost components of the hydro system alternatives (i.e. transmission line Bangkok-Sambor and Sambor hydro-electric powerplant) be studied in detail. The results of this study are considered as one of the early steps needed in making a decision on early resource development, and the … Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Power resources – Research – Mekong River Watershed

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APA (6^th Edition):

Sookawesh, P. (1969). Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/47001

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sookawesh, Pala. “Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin.” 1969. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/47001.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sookawesh, Pala. “Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin.” 1969. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sookawesh P. Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1969. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/47001.

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Sookawesh P. Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1969. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/47001

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3. Park, Tongkyu. Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors.

Degree: PhD, Industrial Engineering, 1983, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/41527

► Based on the premise that interfirm comparison can be an effective productivity improvement tool, productivity interfirm comparison (PIC) methods are examined in this research. The… (more)

▼ Based on the premise that interfirm comparison can be an effective productivity improvement tool, productivity interfirm comparison (PIC) methods are examined in this research. The first part is an extensive literature review regarding the conventional interfirm comparison (IFC) scheme accepted widely in many countries outside the United States. Then, the conceptual framework is laid for the development of methodologies of the productivity interfirm comparison, which are amenable to measurement, evaluation, and planning phases of the productivity cycle of each participating firm. The following relationships are realized in the process of developing the underlying methodologies: 1. Mathematical relationships between productivity and other significant ratios which represent static properties of the production system of the industry concerned. 2. Causal relationships between productivity and other significant ratios which represent dynamic properties of the system. A pyramid productivity ratio structure is developed for the measurement of important factors of the production system utilizing the mathematical relationships. Then, a systematic interfirm evaluation procedure is designed, utilizing both mathematical and causal relationships, to provide a means to identify areas of weak productivity performance for individual firms. Finally, causal relationships are utilized to construct a multiple regression model to derive analytic information that identifies the most influential factors for achieving productivity improvement. These tools can help individual firms understand the interplay of interfirm factors in a production system, and to gain insights regarding viable management actions to achieve productivity improvement. These methodologies are demonstrated by application to a productivity-oriented interfirm comparison program conducted by the Northwest Food Processors Association. Although many practical restrictions existed in the course of the application, the outcome indicates the applicability of the methodologies to the program, and suggests further benefits when applied with more data availability. In light of the potential benefits expected, the following areas are particularly recommended for further research. 1. Development of a pyramid productivity ratio structure for a specific PIC scheme, which is amenable to the general pyramid model, and techniques to persuade potential participants to implement it. 2. Development of techniques to enhance the statistical reliability of PIC methodologies in descriptive statistics and correlation/regression analyses. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial productivity – Measurement

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Park, T. (1983). Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/41527

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Park, Tongkyu. “Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors.” 1983. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/41527.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Park, Tongkyu. “Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors.” 1983. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Park T. Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1983. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/41527.

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Park T. Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1983. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/41527

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4. Hanlen, Deborah G. The development and implementation of team productivity training.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1981, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42398

► A unique team productivity raining program was developed and implemented for Electro-Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI). This program was designed to train shop floor workers in… (more)

▼ A unique team productivity raining program was developed and implemented for Electro-Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI). This program was designed to train shop floor workers in teamwork skills and traditional industrial engineering techniques. In this way, problem-solving tools are available to the hourly manufacturing worker for use in improving communications, quality, and productivity. Potential improvements became apparent after the program was conducted. The Japanese Quality Control Circle (QCC) movement and American QCC adaptations were analyzed to determine their components of success and failure. The uniqueness of this program lies in the depth and breadth of training and the use of these techniques at the ground level to gain productivity improvement. Previous programs in this area have provided a minimal amount of training and rarely focused on teamwork or group process skills. Additionally, past programs have provided the most intense training at the supervisory or first-line management level and have not provided a method of individualized productivity measurement. This program design included indoctrination periods for managers and supervisors. There was a three-stage approach of development, implementation, and evaluation. The training instruments and methodology were developed for the program. A major emphasis was placed on problem-solving tools and small group dynamics. After the teams were designated, they were trained in productivity improvement techniques and developed group cohesiveness. The thesis includes the training packages, scheduling information, and a total description of the program as it was conducted. Preliminary evaluations have been done on the training instruments, the overall program, and the initial results. Within all levels of ESI, there is enormous enthusiasm continuing for the program. A qualitative measurement indicates a significant increase in communications within and between all levels of employees. There appears to be a decrease in employee absenteeism and an increase in production quality. According to management assessment, no production output was lost over the training period. Complete program results are not known at this time. Due to time limitations, an accelerated schedule had to be followed. A future study is recommended to determine if the program lives up to expectations over the long term. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial productivity

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Hanlen, D. G. (1981). The development and implementation of team productivity training. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42398

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hanlen, Deborah G. “The development and implementation of team productivity training.” 1981. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42398.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hanlen, Deborah G. “The development and implementation of team productivity training.” 1981. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Hanlen DG. The development and implementation of team productivity training. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1981. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42398.

Council of Science Editors:

Hanlen DG. The development and implementation of team productivity training. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1981. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42398

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5. Park, Tongkyu. A matrix game approach to linear programming.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1979, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42784

► It is the hope and expectation of many specialists in the area of linear programming that a major improvement in solution techniques for handling large-scale… (more)

▼ It is the hope and expectation of many specialists in the area of linear programming that a major improvement in solution techniques for handling large-scale models with thousands of constraints will be developed in the near future. Although the present state of the art for solving linear programs is still firmly based on the simplex method, it is possible that major improvements might be achieved by utilizing another theory or technique. In recognition of the close relationship between linear programs and matrix games, it was surmised that the theory of the games could provide a way of developing an improved technique. This thesis deals with the exploration and potential contribution of the game theoretical approach to linear programming. It consists of three sections. The first part deals with the comprehensive relationship between matrix games and linear programs in terms of solution criteria. In order to do so, several processes for converting linear programs to matrix games are studied. One of these is selected as the basis for the conversion of the solution criteria for a matrix game to the solution criteria for a linear program. The solution criteria of a linear program thus obtained is verified by proving their equivalence to the simplex criteria. The second part deals with developing a new algorithm which utilizes the criteria obtained in the first part. This algorithm uses the basis updating scheme and unique pivot criteria. It is based on a pivot procedure which is similar to that employed in the simplex method. Then this algorithm is applied to solve matrix games through the conversion processes of matrix games to linear programs. The third part deals with validation and comparison of the new algorithm with other simplex algorithms through several test problems. The test problems were selected from textbooks. The programming of the new algorithm and testing of the problems were exercised on a CDC CYBER 70/Model 73. MPOS (Multi-Purpose Optimization System) was used for the two other simplex algorithms. This testing gave several useful results. First, the validity of the new algorithm was confirmed by its accurate solutions to all problems to which it was applied. Second, the testing revealed that computer space and machine time required to run the new algorithm are comparable to those of the simplex algorithms, and it is consequently believed that the new algorithm could be made more efficient through more advanced bookkeeping and adept programming. Third, the number of iterations and the rate of convergence for the new algorithm were essentially the same as the minimum iteration algorithm; therefore, it is reasonable to expect that the new algorithm could be refined to possibly provide a more efficient means for solving largescale linear programs. In the light of the potential benefits of the game theoretical approach to linear programming, more extensive studies in this area are recommended. The area of prime interest includes all existing solution methods for… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Linear programming

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Park, T. (1979). A matrix game approach to linear programming. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42784

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Park, Tongkyu. “A matrix game approach to linear programming.” 1979. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42784.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Park, Tongkyu. “A matrix game approach to linear programming.” 1979. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Park T. A matrix game approach to linear programming. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42784.

Council of Science Editors:

Park T. A matrix game approach to linear programming. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42784

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6. McVicar, Robert William. The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases.

Degree: PhD, Industrial Engineering, 1978, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42976

► A sinking fund payment must be made each year to retire a bond issue. Instead of paying cash, the corporation will typically surrender bonds that… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sinking-funds

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McVicar, R. W. (1978). The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42976

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McVicar, Robert William. “The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases.” 1978. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42976.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McVicar, Robert William. “The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases.” 1978. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

McVicar RW. The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1978. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42976.

Council of Science Editors:

McVicar RW. The sinking fund problem : optimal timing of bond purchases. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1978. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42976

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7. Rubio, Eduardo A. The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1985, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42345

► The slow productivity growth of American organizations in comparison to that of other industrialized nations is, nowadays, causing great national concern. The time has come… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Management – Production standards – Evaluation

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Rubio, E. A. (1985). The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42345

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rubio, Eduardo A. “The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices.” 1985. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42345.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rubio, Eduardo A. “The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices.” 1985. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Rubio EA. The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1985. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42345.

Council of Science Editors:

Rubio EA. The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1985. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42345

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8. Long, Linda C. Service assessment matrix.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1986, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42343

► The United States is becoming a service oriented nation. As increasing amounts of the gross national product are spent on services, it becomes vitally important… (more)

▼ The United States is becoming a service oriented nation. As increasing amounts of the gross national product are spent on services, it becomes vitally important to ensure the productivity of these services. The purpose of this thesis is to identify which elements are needed in a service department productivity measurement tool, what techniques are currently being used, and then to develop a new improved technique. The result Is a Service Assessment Matrix – SAM. SAM is a combination of two matrices. The primary matrix is used by a service department to evaluate internal productivity and service quality using a multiple criteria approach. It summarizes data and produces a productivity indicator and a quality indicator. Because all of the key information needed for analysis is on this matrix, it represents the total evaluation system and provides the name – SAM. The second matrix is the Quality Assessment Matrix (QAM). As a subset of the Service Assessment Matrix, the QAM's format collects information about clients' perceptions of the quality of service. It is a source document for the primary matrix and is used by the clients. The Service Assessment Matrix uses five methods of evaluation: comparison of criteria analysis, pattern analysis, written analysis, productivity and quality indicator value analysis, and trend analysis. SAM was tested in the service departments of two large corporations: Electro Scientific Industries (ESI) in Portland, Oregon and Evanite Fiber Corporation in Corvallls Oregon. The results were very encouraging. Both service departments were able to identify critical problem areas in their respective departments. But, more important was the development of a communication system which allowed the clients of the services to get involved and to feel comfortable enough to make critical comments about the services being provided. The developmental work has been finished. The technique was tested and found successful. But the Service Assessment Matrix can be refined. Two studies could cause major revisions to the current SAM format. One is a study to determine if SAM is cost effective. The second study is to find a method which would allow the SAMs from several departments to be combined. Only utilization will identify more strengths and weaknesses of the Service Assessment Matrix. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Service industries – Evaluation

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Long, L. C. (1986). Service assessment matrix. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42343

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Long, Linda C. “Service assessment matrix.” 1986. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42343.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Long, Linda C. “Service assessment matrix.” 1986. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Long LC. Service assessment matrix. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1986. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42343.

Council of Science Editors:

Long LC. Service assessment matrix. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1986. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42343

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9. Anaya-Sánchez, Carlos G. Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1979, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43128

► The intent of this study was to survey opinions of producine managers and industrial engineers concerning several aspects of productivity. The survey was conducted by… (more)

▼ The intent of this study was to survey opinions of producine managers and industrial engineers concerning several aspects of productivity. The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire. The number of questionnaires administered was 540. Useful responses were 145 (27%). In addition to English, there were versions of the questionnaire in Spanish, French, and Servo-Croatian. Besides the United States, they were sent to Mexico, Japan, Korea, France, Yugoslavia, and England. The answers to the questionnaire indicated that an equal interest existed between the respondents and their organizations with respect to their concern on productivity measurement and improvement programs. One of the main topics of interest in this research was the estimation of the importance given to the achievement of four proposed goals ("Efficiency", "Effectiveness", "Performance", "Vitality"). The results indicated that the preferences varied with the type of organization involved. The non-profit organizations gave equal preference to the four goals, whereas the profit organizations gave a slight preference to the achievement of the goal, "Efficiency". An investigation was also made to determine what tactics were most suitable to achieve the four previously mentioned goals. The preferences varied, again, with the type of organization. The non-profit organizations tended to use tactics which included more human participation, whereas the profit organizations preferred tactics which were more related to technical factors. An estimation of the effect of the tactics on the goals was performed. For the profit organizations, the effect of the tactic "Machines" was noteworthy. The results indicated that, although there was a high expectation to increase "Efficiency", there was also a considerable expectation of decreasing the organizations' vitality. Another aim of this work was to inquire into the preference of the respondents for the use of productivity ratios in three promising areas of application (i.e. evaluation of capital investment proposals, control of operations, achievement of social objectives). The most promising areas were the control of operations and the evaluation of capital investment proposals. There existed a difference of opinion concerning the consideration of mandatory capital investments in productivity measurements. Almost half of the respondents suggested to consider those investments in a different form, while others suggested the contrary. The respondents showed a slight preference about the opinion that a wage increase should be granted when an increase in productivity occurred. An analysis of variance indicated that differences of opinion existed among three criteria (i.e. the respondents' criterion, the organizations' criterion, and the criterion based on a strict analysis of data) concerning the sharing of productivity gains. The main differences occurred with respect to the percentage of productivity earnings that should be retained in the organization. In… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial productivity

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Anaya-Sánchez, C. G. (1979). Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43128

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Anaya-Sánchez, Carlos G. “Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement.” 1979. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43128.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Anaya-Sánchez, Carlos G. “Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement.” 1979. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Anaya-Sánchez CG. Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43128.

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Anaya-Sánchez CG. Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43128

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10. Tauscher, Valerie Faye. The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1979, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43125

► The purpose of this study was to determine whether knowledge beneficial to an organization operating under normal conditions could be gained by studying a manufacturing… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Paper mills

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APA (6^th Edition):

Tauscher, V. F. (1979). The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43125

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tauscher, Valerie Faye. “The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike.” 1979. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43125.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tauscher, Valerie Faye. “The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike.” 1979. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Tauscher VF. The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43125.

Council of Science Editors:

Tauscher VF. The productivity performance of a paper mill operating during a labor strike. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43125

Oregon State University

11. Olsen, Eldon D. Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and General Engineering, 1978, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43220

► The use of logistic-type growth curves in the prediction of future engineering manpower utilization patterns is a viable technique. When a work environment consists of… (more)

▼ The use of logistic-type growth curves in the prediction of future engineering manpower utilization patterns is a viable technique. When a work environment consists of a large number of repetitive type project the use of regression analysis and Weibull curve shapes gives a reliable forecast of the time-phased utilization of manpower. The technique particularly applicable if little is known about the future projects. The technique is also especially relevant when there are a large number of projects which must compete for a variety of resources (various manpower skills in this case). The level at which the most predictable curves were found was dependent upon the organization structure and the project activity network structure. The forecasting procedure is insensitive to both the individual curve shapes and durations when considering the smoothness of the aggregate manpower. However, both were found to be critical factors in the start-up of the forecast. The technique was found to be useful only at an aggregate level, It was not adequate when individual projects or small groups of projects needed to be forecast. The technique is also limited to quarterly or annual forecast periods, Monthly forecasts contained a great deal of irregular random variation. The system has been adopted by the Technical Services (Preliminary Engineering) branch of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and is now operational there. Computerized input, calculations, manipulation and output are required to make the technique functional. The ODOT system includes a COMPLOT routine that graphically displays the aggregate manpower curves at various levels. Tabular formated output is also used. The system requires considerable technical and managerial input in order to function. This is especially true during the design and implementation stages. Given a prospective list of projects with a tentative timetable for project completion, the system can forecast manpower requirements. A brief description of relevant parameters is required on each project. Such parameters as the number of right-of-way files and the estimated construction cost of structure are applied to regression equations to estimate the manpower required by the various organizational components for each project. This manpower is then time phased by using unique Weibull curve shapes to distribute the total manpower for each of the project's components. This is done in relation to the tentative completion timetable for each project. These time phased estimates for all of the projects are then totaled into a hierarchy of reports. Each report summarizes the manpower needs for different organizations and at different levels. These forecasts can be used for budgeting and planning purposes. The system can also be used in an iterative simulation mode to level manpower. For example, if the initial project array and timetable create an infeasible manpower level, then the array and schedule can be altered through appropriate administrative… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Engineers

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Olsen, E. D. (1978). Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43220

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Olsen, Eldon D. “Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations.” 1978. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43220.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Olsen, Eldon D. “Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations.” 1978. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

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Olsen ED. Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1978. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43220.

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Olsen ED. Manpower pattern prediction for multi-project situations. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1978. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43220

Oregon State University

12. West, Thomas Moore. An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and General Engineering, 1976, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46107

► Facility location studies involve the selection of a preferred course of action from an array of multiattributed alternatives. The factors affecting this selection are defined… (more)

▼ Facility location studies involve the selection of a preferred course of action from an array of multiattributed alternatives. The factors affecting this selection are defined in both quantifiable and qualifiable terms. The former comprises primarily monetary or operational data, and the latter consists of nonmonetary and environmental parameters; where the term "environmental" encompasses all forms of ecological and societal influences at the proposed locations. Most current techniques developed for multiattributed analysis are strictly mathematical in nature and do not adequately consider the possible effect of subjective variables. Additionally, those procedures which do include techniques for evaluating subjective factors usually employ data in the form of point estimates and make no provisions for the incorporation of probabilistic variability. Recently increasing environmental concern and the high degree of uncertainty which currently exists in construction and operating cost estimates have limited the usefulness of models which are not designed to incorporate such factors. The intent of this paper is to present a detailed procedure to overcome the weaknesses of currently available comparison models. It does so by examining existing models and then developing a methodology based on extensions to the linear additive weighting model. Methods of obtaining relative factor importance are surveyed and weightings are obtained through the utilization of procedures based on the partial paired comparison technique. Significant improvements over conventional comparison models include the facility for evaluating subjective input through the application of utility or impact scaling functions. These functions are the bases for transforming probabilistic site-design performance estimates into relative impact measurements. Aggregate potential environmental impact profiles are next developed for each alternative by Monte Carlo simulation techniques. The resulting qualitative ratings are then combined with qualitative data by means of a relative importance ratio to obtain a single measure of an alternative's desirability. Finally, a method for determining the sensitivity of the selection procedure is illustrated through simulation. The development and discussion of the evaluation procedure is paralleled by an example problem based in part on data collected during siting studies for a large electrical generating facility. Examples of computer input data forms and simulation results are provided along with FORTRAN IV program listings. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial location

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West, T. M. (1976). An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46107

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

West, Thomas Moore. “An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies.” 1976. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46107.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

West, Thomas Moore. “An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies.” 1976. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

West TM. An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1976. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46107.

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West TM. An integrated approach to the evaluation of multiattributed alternatives in facility siting studies. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1976. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46107

Oregon State University

13. Solis-Sarmina, Jaime. Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1979, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43905

► In this study, three main issues are discussed: possible bias arising when inflation effects are neglected in engineering economy studies, capital projects authorization forms which… (more)

▼ In this study, three main issues are discussed: possible bias arising when inflation effects are neglected in engineering economy studies, capital projects authorization forms which are not designed to include inflation effects in the calculations,'and the introduction of a new graphical technique for capital expenditure sensitivity analysis. Approaches are described which include inflation in economic studies by the use of current and constant dollars. The partitioning of cost into individual components is proposed in order to include differential price trends. Numerical examples are presented. A current dollar analysis using partitioned -Factors is recommended. Capital authorization forms were obtained from industries in order to analyze the characteristics of in-:'ormation actually used in these organizations. By extracting the more relevant elements from them and adding improvements, a new s.,.!t of forms is developed. The set included worksheets for the calculation of the cash flow in current and constant dollars that are analyzed to determine the present worth, rate of return, and payback period. Space for a graphical sensitivity analysis display is also provided. A graphical technique, the trilinear chart, is adapted to represent the different elements in economic studies. Its characteristics are discussed with numerical examples which focus on capital projects. A sequence of charts is constructed to analyze the sensitivity of investment proposals with respect to possible deviations from expected values. SENSOR, a computer program, is developed to assist in the plotting of the charts on a flatbed plotter or in a time sharing terminal. It is concluded that the cost partitioning gives a more realistic measurement of the inflation effects for the evaluating of investment proposals. The forms presented can be implemented in most industries with minor changes and will be helpful in minimizing calculation errors. Trilinear charts have considerable potential for use in customized sensitivity analysis in standard situations and for presentation of recommendations. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Engineering economy

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Solis-Sarmina, J. (1979). Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43905

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Solis-Sarmina, Jaime. “Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures.” 1979. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43905.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Solis-Sarmina, Jaime. “Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures.” 1979. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Solis-Sarmina J. Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43905.

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Solis-Sarmina J. Improved justifications and sensitivity analysis for capital expenditures. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1979. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43905

Oregon State University

14. Kingsley, Daniel Bruce. An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals.

Degree: MS, Industrial and General Engineering, 1975, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43737

► The traditional and the unit dose pharmacy distribution system were compared to determine which one, in thd opinion of hospital pharmacists and administrators, is best… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Drugs – Dosage

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Kingsley, D. B. (1975). An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43737

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kingsley, Daniel Bruce. “An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals.” 1975. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43737.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kingsley, Daniel Bruce. “An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals.” 1975. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Kingsley DB. An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1975. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43737.

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Kingsley DB. An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1975. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/43737

Oregon State University

15. Moose, Victor Corson. Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator.

Degree: MS, Industrial Arts and Engineering, 1966, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48006

► A machine capable of demonstrating and solving queueing problems is useful to any systems engineer. This paper describes a successful queueing simulator constructed from readily… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Queuing theory

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Moose, V. C. (1966). Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48006

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moose, Victor Corson. “Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator.” 1966. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48006.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moose, Victor Corson. “Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator.” 1966. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Moose VC. Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1966. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48006.

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Moose VC. Design, construction, and evaluation of a mechanical queueing simulator. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1966. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48006

Oregon State University

16. Inoue, Michael Shigeru. Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 1966, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48160

► Systems Tableau is suggested as a convenient tool for the integration of the three phases of systems theory: the synthesis of a model from the… (more)

▼ Systems Tableau is suggested as a convenient tool for the integration of the three phases of systems theory: the synthesis of a model from the analysis of a system; the evaluation of the model; and the decision-making process for the design and control of the resulting system. From a basic consideration of Man-Nature communications, several mathematical, biological, engineering, and management examples of systems models are examined to develop a unified definition of a system. Logical, physical, mathematical, graphic, and computational requirements are postulated for the methodology of models for systems meeting the definition. These requirements are used to formulate the basic tableau as a hybrid of a mathematical mapping matrix and a graphical flowgraph that expresses the interrelationships among the components of a given system. Thus, a tableau is at once a matrix and a network representation of the system. The general (connecting), ordinal (dominating), and technological (directing) relations in the observation (phase) space are illustrated on tableaux for social, economic, management, and engineering examples. Related mathematics of relations are examined. The relationships of these descriptive models to normative models are discussed as synthesis techniques. Orthogonalization of bases, parametric representations (in frequency space as probabilities and statistical distributions), and reductions in state (solution) space are methods introduced with examples in queueing, communication, and information models. In normative models, we are afforded some degrees of freedom expressed in terms of choice of alternatives. This decision requires at least an ordinal, if not cardinal, characterization of each alternative. The ordinally normative models are based on comparatively quantifiable relations originally afforded by the uni-directional flow of time. Theories of Information, Algorithms, and Games were found useful in drawing valuable conclusions (decisions) from these models. Puzzles, games, Turing machines, and biological examples are discussed. The cardinally normative models require decisions based on numerical values. A truly cardinal model must be cardinal resource-wise, time-wise, and information-wise. This inter-dependency of resources in phase space and information in state space, as functions of time expressible in frequency space, is the basis for the proposal of the Cardinal Utility Hypotheses. This concept allows the development of relations as peculiar Laplace-Z transform-pairs, with the utility of Information (usefulness of data for decision-making) serving as the Channel Capacity for a corresponding communication model. The Principle of Optimality of Dynamic Programming was found most useful in Tableau, andits continuous counterpart of Maximum Principle is expected to take a respective place in the Calculus of Variations in Control Theory. The relationship of the controllability and observability of a system and the diagonalization of its Tableau is also… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: System analysis

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Inoue, M. S. (1966). Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48160

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Inoue, Michael Shigeru. “Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory.” 1966. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48160.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Inoue, Michael Shigeru. “Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory.” 1966. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Inoue MS. Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1966. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48160.

Council of Science Editors:

Inoue MS. Systems tableau : an integrated approach to systems theory. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1966. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48160

Oregon State University

17. Gordon, Richard Allen. Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling.

Degree: MS, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 1966, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48358

► The utilization of historical data is suggested as an approach to solving some of the difficulties involved in the estimating of activity durations in critical… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Critical path analysis

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Gordon, R. A. (1966). Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48358

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gordon, Richard Allen. “Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling.” 1966. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48358.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gordon, Richard Allen. “Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling.” 1966. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Gordon RA. Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1966. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48358.

Council of Science Editors:

Gordon RA. Analysis of human and equipment performance in critical path scheduling. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1966. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48358

Oregon State University

18. Inoue, Michael Shigeru. Critical path scheduling : tableau method.

Degree: MS, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 1964, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48687

► The concept of a Critical Path Scheduling Tableau is introduced as an integrating tool for solving industrial engineering problems involving the application of transitive graphs.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial management

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Inoue, M. S. (1964). Critical path scheduling : tableau method. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48687

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Inoue, Michael Shigeru. “Critical path scheduling : tableau method.” 1964. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48687.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Inoue, Michael Shigeru. “Critical path scheduling : tableau method.” 1964. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Inoue MS. Critical path scheduling : tableau method. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1964. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48687.

Council of Science Editors:

Inoue MS. Critical path scheduling : tableau method. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1964. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/48687

Oregon State University

19. May, Mathew George. A hospital cost model.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1974, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44352

► This thesis develops a cost model for short-term, non-federal, general hospitals through a regression analysis of data from a sample of D. S. hospitals. The… (more)

▼ This thesis develops a cost model for short-term, non-federal, general hospitals through a regression analysis of data from a sample of D. S. hospitals. The analysis examines the impact various factors have on hospital costs as measured by the cost per patient. The results contradict the beliefs of other researchers and contain some interesting implications for management of today's hospital system. Past researchers have been plagued with the problem of accounting for differences in hospital output. Many believed the most commonly used measures, patients and patient-days, were inadequate since they do not account for differences in case mix, complexity of cases, or quality of the care administered. The possibility of these factors affecting costs has prompted model builders to devise methods of considering them in their model. Two general methods have prevailed. One, epitomized in work done by Martin Feldstein and Judith and Lester Lave, categorizes patients according to case type and complexity of case. Then a regression model is developed to explain the differences in hospital costs as measured by cost per patient or cost per patient day. The best results obtained was an R² of .85. However, while being theoretically very appealing, this approach requires too much inaccessible data to be a pragmatically useful tool. The other approach, advanced through work done by Edwards, Miller, and Schumacher, accounts for output differences in terms of the services offered instead of those services actually rendered. Through a novel application of Guttman scaling analysis they developed a scope of service index to use in their regression model. However, errors in their regression procedure left the value of the index untested. The research in this thesis begins by closely examining the work done by Edwards, Miller, and Schumacher and testing their model in a regression analysis. The model attained an R² of only .43 so another method of regression modelling known as the dumpy variable technique was attempted to see if services could be related more closely to the dependent variable. This method attained only slightly better results. Therefore, it appeared that the ability to measure the amount of service being offered was not the problem with the service adjusted model. Instead, it indicated that some other important variables were not being considered. After conducting an exhaustive search for the missing variables, it was concluded that personnel productivity and average annual wage rate were the only variables which could adequately explain the differences in hospitals! cost per patient. A model containing these two variables produced an R² of .88 which seems to show a significant improvement over models constructed by other researchers. The overwhelming importance of personnel productivity in explaining hospital cost performance suggests that for the most part a hospital's costs are controllable through efficient management of their manpower resources. But hospitals are in a… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Hospitals – Cost of operation

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May, M. G. (1974). A hospital cost model. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44352

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

May, Mathew George. “A hospital cost model.” 1974. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44352.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

May, Mathew George. “A hospital cost model.” 1974. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

May MG. A hospital cost model. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1974. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44352.

Council of Science Editors:

May MG. A hospital cost model. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1974. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44352

Oregon State University

20. Lovro, Daryl Stanley. A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1974, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44516

► This thesis develops a model for locating field offices for the Motor Vehicles Division of Oregon. The locations are determined by minimizing the total cost… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Offices – Location – Mathematical models

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Lovro, D. S. (1974). A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44516

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lovro, Daryl Stanley. “A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location.” 1974. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44516.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lovro, Daryl Stanley. “A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location.” 1974. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Lovro DS. A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1974. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44516.

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Lovro DS. A branch and bound algorithm applied to field office location. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1974. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44516

Oregon State University

21. Chiu, Wu-yan. The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model.

Degree: PhD, Industrial Engineering, 1974, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44526

► This study was concerned with the estimation of transition probabilities in a finite state Markov-type student flow model. Goals setting for this study were three… (more)

▼ This study was concerned with the estimation of transition probabilities in a finite state Markov-type student flow model. Goals setting for this study were three in number: (1) Study of the methods which will provide conclusions that (a) the transition probabilities are stationary or nonstationary and (b) the process is of order one. (2) Study of the methods to estimate the transition probabilities under various stationarity conditions and data availability conditions, and (3) Formulate the Markov-type student flow model for the Oregon State University system and then perform actual enrollment projections for this system. In testing the statistical hypotheses about the transition matrices, the study started with the investigation of the probability distributions and the limiting distributions of the numbers of transfer students. Several x²-tests were developed for various testing purposes. The works done by Anderson and Goodman (1957) and Halperin (1966) were cited. Actual tests performed on OSU data indicated that they were nonstationary and order one transition matrices. The techniques of estimating transition probabilities were presented according to the stationarity property of the transition matrices. In the stationary case, emphasis was made on the estimation based on the aggregate data. A restricted least square technique was used. Hypothetical data were created to test the method. It was found that the estimates based on aggregate data closely resemble the actual transition probabilities. In the estimation of nonstationary transition probabilities three approaches were presented: (1) the causative matrix method first used in the market research then analytically studied by Harary, et al., (2) the linear regression method which formulated the transition probability as a function of a set of exogenous variables, and (3) the composite chain method which further divided a state into several homogeneous groups, where each group was assumed to possess its own stationary transition pattern. Extensive discussions were made on the linear regression method. This study provides the theoretical support and points out the method of estimating regression equations by using the aggregate data. Each method was followed with an actual projection of transition probabilities based upon the first five years of OSU student data for the last four years. Comparisons were made according to the numerical results and some other factors. In performing the actual student flow projection for the OSU system, the linear regression method was selected for estimating the future transition matrices. In the model verification it was found that the projection results were very reliable at the university total level, while on the school level, an average absolute error of 5.75% was reported. The final enrollment projection covered five year period starting 1971-72 school year. Problems encountered in this study were analyzed. Suggestions made include: the setup of student related data bank for… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Probabilities

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Chiu, W. (1974). The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44526

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chiu, Wu-yan. “The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model.” 1974. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44526.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chiu, Wu-yan. “The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model.” 1974. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Chiu W. The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1974. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44526.

Council of Science Editors:

Chiu W. The estimation of transition probabilities in a student flow model. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1974. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/44526

Oregon State University

22. Mohr, Carl Eric. Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1973, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45096

► This study deals with intergenerational differences in the industrial environment. Rapid changes in our social and technological society suggest the characteristics of dogmatism and trust… (more)

▼ This study deals with intergenerational differences in the industrial environment. Rapid changes in our social and technological society suggest the characteristics of dogmatism and trust as possible indicators of differences between practicing professionals and upper division university students. Each subject's reaction to change was measured through administration of Rokeach's Dogmatism Scale. Attitudes regarding Theory X and Theory Y along the Trust Dimension were measured on Karmel's KYX Scale. Finally, a rule enforcement situation developed by Shull and Cummings was tested for its ability to accurately predict the attitudes investigated in this study. Study participants included 124 upper division university students and seventy-one adults in the fields of Engineering, Business and the U. S. Military. The study design provides for computation of data mean scores; correlation of individual scores with age; and correlation of disciplinary group mean scores within and between generational populations; and testing of the relationships among the survey devices. Mean scores for sub-groups of both populations indicate Humanitarian characteristics on the Rule Enforcement Situation, and High Trust orientation on the KYX Scale. Scores of female and male subjects were found to be similar on all three scales. Hypotheses of positive correlations among the scores from the survey devices were not supported. Hypotheses of age as a correlate of individual scoring on the survey devices were not supported for the populations surveyed. Hypotheses of similarity of trust attitudes between adults and students of the same discipline were generally supported. Differences along the dogmatism dimension were revealed. However, since both generations' mean scores were shown to be in the mid-range on the scale, the concept of intergenerational similarity cannot be totally rejected. Conclusions drawn from the data and relating to the surveyed population are that: 1) generally speaking, a 'gap' in the attitudes measured does not exist, 2) the attitudinal similarities are interpreted to suggest a potential for successful integration of generations in the work environment. The study results do not indicate that differences or potential for conflict do not exist. Finally, it was also apparent that the trend in dogmatism as a function of time among engineers should be of paramount concern in his professional development. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Change (Psychology)

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Mohr, C. E. (1973). Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45096

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mohr, Carl Eric. “Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change.” 1973. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45096.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mohr, Carl Eric. “Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change.” 1973. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

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Mohr CE. Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1973. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45096.

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Mohr CE. Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1973. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45096

Oregon State University

23. Paul, Alexander. Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1972, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45168

► This thesis is a study of certain costs relevant to the repair of process line equipment. A specific production configuration is studied through computer simulation… (more)

▼ This thesis is a study of certain costs relevant to the repair of process line equipment. A specific production configuration is studied through computer simulation and statistics. The significance of the simulated costs are investigated and related to practical production problems. Costs relevant to the "permanent repair" of production equipment on the single-channel of an n-one-n production configuration are examined. A piece of equipment is assumed to be "permanently repaired" if it is modified or replaced, thus halting the breakdowns previously plaguing the machine. An n-one-n production configuration is a group of process lines (multi-channel), each manufacturing the same product, supplying a single process line (single-channel) with raw materials which in turn are used to supply dependent multi-channel process lines downstream with raw materials. Costs deemed important to the permanent repair of single-channel production equipment are: 1. the cost of breakdown repair, 2. the cost of single-channel idle time, 3. the cost of downstream multi-channel idle time due to single-channel breakdowns, and 4. the cost of additional in-process inventory required to prevent the costs of (2) and (3). Computer simulation is used to analyze the impact of single-channel breakdowns. The computer model simulates levels of single-channel idle time, ranging from 50% to 15% to reveal the effects of single-channel disrepair on the downstream multi-channel. The application of the study is based on data from an aluminum fabrication plant. The upstream multi-channel is where ingots are cast out of molten aluminum, the single-channel is where these ingots are rolled into coils, and the downstream multi-channel is where the coils are fabricated into forms desired by customers, such as corrugated metal or small widths of metal. Two key costs are found to be most important to the permanent repair decision: (1) the cost of single-channel idle time due to breakdowns, and (2) the cost of repairing a breakdown each time it occurs. These two costs comprise 84% of all expense resulting from breakdowns. In-process inventory is also very important to the operation of the plant. Without it, downstream idle time would occur and millions of dollars of sales would be lost due to order cancellations from delivery delays. Since every production system will have unique costs and individual characteristics, the actual cost findings of this study are not universally applicable. However, the methods used in deriving these costs are applicable to other plants having an n-one-n production configuration. The observations and techniques presented are a step towards improved decision making in maintenance, a topic which merits attention but has been partially ignored to date. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Machinery – Maintenance and repair – Costs

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Paul, A. (1972). Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45168

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Paul, Alexander. “Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs.” 1972. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45168.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Paul, Alexander. “Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs.” 1972. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Paul A. Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45168.

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Paul A. Analysis of single-channel maintenance costs. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45168

Oregon State University

24. Ro, In Kyu. Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1973, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45066

► The purpose of this study is to investigate the direction of future Korean industrial engineering education and to suggest how U.S. experiences can guide Korean… (more)

▼ The purpose of this study is to investigate the direction of future Korean industrial engineering education and to suggest how U.S. experiences can guide Korean developments. The leading indicator concept, correlation coefficients are utilized. The following statistical relationships were developed and the following educational and practical industrial engineering trends in the U.S. are surveyed through literature: 1. Statistical relationships between Korean economy and industry during the 1961 - 1970 period and the U.S. experience during the 1948 - 1957 period. 2. Statistical relationships of IE enrollment to seven manufacturing industries in the U.S. during the 1948 - 195 7 period. 3. The trends of industrial engineering curricula in the U. S. from 1958-1959 to 1971-1972. 4. The trends of industrial engineering education and the practices in the U.S. during the 1962 - 1966 period. It is concluded that the U.S. during the 1948 - 19 57 period is a "leading indicator" for economic and industrial developments in Korea during the 1961 - 1970 period. Therefore, unless Korean developments depart radically from historical patterns, the 1962 - 1965 conditions for industrial engineering in the U. S. should suggest what logically to expect in Korea during the 1975 - 1978 period. Based on these conditions, the following suggestions should guide current industrial engineering developments in Korea: 1. Initial efforts should emphasize traditional industrial engineering subjects that are immediately applicable in Korean economy. 2. The curriculum design should make use of the experience of U. S. developments in industrial engineering education which suggest an integration of basic science with engineering subjects and inclusion of humanities and social sciences. 3. After a basic IE program has been established in Korea, more sophisticated mathematical and statistical tools can be added. Revisions must be made to keep the curriculum current. Graduate studies in industrial engineering should not be initiated until production processes in Korean industries become more complex and can benefit from advanced IE techniques. 4. A faculty development program should be implemented. 5. Plans should be developed to show industry what IE's can do and to get support of government and industry for Cooperative programs. 6. Cooperative programs should be started. 7. Staff and educational resources should be improved. 8. Develop IE technicians. 9. Methods for serving small and medium industries should be developed. Many of the obstacles facing the introduction of industrial engineering to Korea can be overcome by actions such as affiliating Korean and U. S. universities, exchanging study teams and consultants, advertising by publications and conferences what can be gained by using IE tools, acquiring IE reference materials and sponsoring IE consultations for small Korean industries. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial engineering – Study and teaching

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Ro, I. K. (1973). Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45066

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ro, In Kyu. “Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore.” 1973. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45066.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ro, In Kyu. “Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore.” 1973. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Ro IK. Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1973. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45066.

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Ro IK. Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1973. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45066

Oregon State University

25. Andrade, Hernan Miguel. Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1972, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45434

► The purpose of this study is twofold; first, to describe and analyze the most significant problems encountered by managers of manufacturing plants in developing countries.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Industrial management

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Andrade, H. M. (1972). Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45434

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Andrade, Hernan Miguel. “Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries.” 1972. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45434.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Andrade, Hernan Miguel. “Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries.” 1972. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Andrade HM. Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45434.

Council of Science Editors:

Andrade HM. Industrial adjustments in American Managerial techniques for developing countries. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45434

Oregon State University

26. Nebergall, David William. Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1970, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45495

► The problem of deciding exactly how to allocate a limited amount of capital resources among competing investment alternatives in order to provide the greatest economic… (more)

▼ The problem of deciding exactly how to allocate a limited amount of capital resources among competing investment alternatives in order to provide the greatest economic benefit to the business enterprise has been a subject of interest for nearly a century. Many decision models and methods for evaluation and comparison of alternatives have been described in the various business, economic, accounting, and engineering journals. The purpose of this thesis is twofold: First, to review the significant literature concerning capital budgeting written during the past 15 or 20 years, with the intent on highlighting and organizing the material. Second, to select an area within the field where little work has yet been done, or where the treatment has been less than satisfactory. In regards to the second part of the over-all objective of the thesis, the development of a game board for simulating the risk surrounding possible investment payoffs is described. A capital rationing problem containing essential elements of real-world situations is developed and described in detail. The main thrust of the present paper is a new approach to finding the "best" solution to this type of capital rationing problem encountered under conditions of risk. Drawing on basic principles of cardinal utility theory, a quantitative investment policy is presented. The investment criterion used is the before-taxes percentage rate of return; decision rules are based on an evaluation of the risk-return profile curve for each alternative under consideration. Parameter values for probability coefficients and for critical rate of return values are arbitrarily established for a hypothetical risk-seeker, risk-avoider, and risk-insensitive. The investment decisions based upon their individual risk preferences is presented for data developed in the sample problem. Finally, the results of an investigation as to how individuals actually make decisions (that is, what decision-rules they use) in problems of this type are given, and suggestions for further research are made. Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Capital

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Nebergall, D. W. (1970). Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45495

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nebergall, David William. “Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk.” 1970. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45495.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nebergall, David William. “Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk.” 1970. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Nebergall DW. Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45495.

Council of Science Editors:

Nebergall DW. Decision procedures for capital rationing under conditions of risk. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45495

Oregon State University

27. Rawal, Subhash Chander. A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1970, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45838

► Uncertainty of the magnitude of merge bias in PERT networks has long been of concern to the users of this technique. A simple rule to… (more)

▼ Uncertainty of the magnitude of merge bias in PERT networks has long been of concern to the users of this technique. A simple rule to determine the magnitude has since posed a problem. The purpose of this thesis was to develop empirical rules to correct the time estimates of cumulative durations as found by the conventional PERT calculation procedure. Merge bias is insignificant when a large number of activities in a network are left skewed. The bias is also considered insignificant when the near critical path length is less than 70 percent of the critical path length. However, merge bias is a definite factor in other networks. The bias is significant and cannot be ignored in a network whose nodes on the critical path have a large number of near critical paths with lengths close to the critical path length. Monte Carlo simulations of series and parallel networks were used to compare experienced durations with PERT calculated times to realize the same node of the networks. Since the average simulated time is accurate, the difference was the bias in the PERT calculated time. The difference is made up of two distinct parts, activity bias and merge bias. Simulation of series networks was used to study activity bias. The activity bias in the PERT time estimates was then eliminated to determine the magnitude of merge bias. Simulation of the networks required a computer program to perform the large number of iterations of the networks whose activities three time estimates are specified and follow a beta distribution. A FORTRAN IV based PERT simulation model was developed. The model was tested for its accuracy and capability of generating the beta distributions of the activities. The results of the model were compared with the ordinates of a beta distribution generated by a computer program. The magnitude of bias for typical small parallel networks was used to form the merge bias correction table. The table gives the magnitude of bias due to two activities merging at a node. One of these activities is the critical activity. The table is entered corresponding to the mean and standard deviation values of the critical and near critical activities of the network. It is based on the symmetrical distributions of the two activities. The activity on the critical path is always assumed to have symmetrical distribution. A rule was developed to normalize the near critical path activity when it has an unsymmetrical distribution. In such cases, the mode of the activity is treated as the mean of an equivalent symmetrical distributed activity. To determine the magnitude of bias for merge nodes on the critical path of a network, the process of segregating the network at the merge nodes into small networks is described. The decomposition of limited networks into typical small networks is shown. A rule for the reduction of activities in series to an equivalent single activity is given. When more than two activities merge at a node, the rule of addition of the bias due to each path is developed and… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Critical path analysis

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Rawal, S. C. (1970). A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45838

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rawal, Subhash Chander. “A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network.” 1970. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45838.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rawal, Subhash Chander. “A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network.” 1970. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Rawal SC. A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45838.

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Rawal SC. A practical way to include merge bias in calculating total project duration of a PERT network. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45838

Oregon State University

28. Pond, James Woodrow Jr. A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1970, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45800

► The purpose of this study is to develop a workable plant layout evaluation technique incorporating adequate definitive measures of intangible plant layout considerations. A summary… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Factories – Design and construction

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Pond, J. W. J. (1970). A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45800

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pond, James Woodrow Jr. “A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives.” 1970. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45800.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pond, James Woodrow Jr. “A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives.” 1970. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Pond JWJ. A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45800.

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Pond JWJ. A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1970. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45800

Oregon State University

29. Sprenger, Donald Lee. Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1972, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45858

► Economic Scheduling Path (ESP) is an extension to the Critical Path Method. It was developed by Professors Riggs and Inoue of Oregon State University to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Critical path analysis

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Sprenger, D. L. (1972). Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45858

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sprenger, Donald Lee. “Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure.” 1972. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45858.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sprenger, Donald Lee. “Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure.” 1972. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sprenger DL. Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45858.

Council of Science Editors:

Sprenger DL. Scheduling repetitive projects using the economic scheduling path procedure. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1972. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/45858

Oregon State University

30. Elsner, Brian Jerome. A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures.

Degree: MS, Industrial Engineering, 1969, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46278

► An extensive literature survey investigated methods and approaches for evaluating intangible economic factors at the strategic and tactical levels of managerial decision making. These sources… (more)

▼ An extensive literature survey investigated methods and approaches for evaluating intangible economic factors at the strategic and tactical levels of managerial decision making. These sources provided: 1) the background for a theoretical decision making algorithm developed for comparing alternative economic proposals for effectiveness at the strategy levels, and 2) a number of techniques for measuring intangible properties quantitatively at the tactical levels. A technique developed by Barish, and in combination with a procedure by Churchman and Ackoff for comparing intangible and tangible objectives, was presented as a working method for comparing strategic alternatives. The comparisons thus derived for individual decision making can be integrated with the aid of Helmer's "anonymous debating procedure." The initial development of a decision making algorithm, Part I, used subjective scales of relative effectiveness values representing the competing strategies. Paired comparisons were employed to achieve ordinal scales. Then, employing Siegel's "higher- ordered metric" scaling procedure, ordered metric scales were developed, followed by more accurate higher-ordered metric scales of subjective effectiveness values. In Part II of the decision process the best of three alternative methods for converting subjective ordered scales into interval scales was employed to attach quantitative values to scale positions; the Higher-Ordered Metric Minima approach was selected over the Ordered Metric Minima approach and the Standard Gamble approach. In Part III the interval scales of Part II were transformed into ratio scales, based on known zero effectiveness strategies. Employing the weighted average method, the scales under each criteria were combined by having the experts weight themselves. Then the conflicting objectives were weighted according to an adaptation of Helmer's procedure, and the objective-strategy scales were combined into one scale of overall effectiveness. A section was provided in which methods of assigning dollar values to intangible effects at the tactical levels were presented, considered under three general categories. Under the category of "intangibles evaluative with respect to market values, " examples of measuring intangible property values of a firm were given, according to Marston, Winfrey, and Hempstead. Under the category of "intangibles not evaluative in terms of market values, " Helmer's "anonymous debating procedure" for arriving at median values by determining mean estimated values of experts was presented. Stanly's "expected cost" method, in which expected values were established through the multiplication of probabilities of occurrence by estimated values of occurrence was discussed. Secondly, a number of examples of associating dollar values to intangible effects were presented under the "valuation method. " Thirdly, under the category of "complete intangibility," in which intangible effects are not considered evaluative in monetary terms, the… Advisors/Committee Members: Riggs, James L. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Decision-making

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Elsner, B. J. (1969). A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46278

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Elsner, Brian Jerome. “A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures.” 1969. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 16, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46278.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Elsner, Brian Jerome. “A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures.” 1969. Web. 16 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Elsner BJ. A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1969. [cited 2021 Apr 16]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46278.

Council of Science Editors:

Elsner BJ. A study of strategic and tactical decision making procedures. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1969. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/46278

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