A calculator adaptation of the Markov chain model for manpower analysis
By: Jeffrey Kendall, Sapp
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Subjects: Management
Description: This thesis provides a foundation for the application of fundamental Markov analysis to manpower modeling in the Armed Services or in other similar organizations. A handheld calculator software package is introduced to assist students, military analysts, and others who model manpower systems. Markov analysis methods are incorporated in program software to permit discrete time investigation of the Navy's manpower structure. A user program guide for application to a broad range of manpower issues is also presented. (Author)
Notes: Thesis advisor(s):Swenson, T.

"June 1983."

DTIC Descriptor(s): Manpower utilization, Calculators, Markov processes, Computer applications, Naval personnel, Personnel management, Mathematical models, Management planning and control, Attrition, Data bases, Theses.

Author key word(s): Markov Analysis, Markovian Flows, Stochastic, Empirical, Hypothetical, Push Personnel Flows, Manpower Forecasting, Manppower Planning, System Control Strategy, Manpower Models, Transition Probabilities, Attrition Rates, Personnel Inventories.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirement(s): Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, 1983.

Bibliography: l. 108-111.

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Also available online.

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