Utility Theory and Optimization in Military Personnel Management.

Abstract

Computer-based optimization methodology was developed for the purpose of defining long range management goals for each major Navy personnel skill category. These goals are defined in terms of objective optimum force distributions by skill grouping, by length of service and by paygrade. Function evaluation involves the use of four major models: per capita cost, stable strength, utility, and reenlistment elasticity models. Descriptions and examples, the concept of personnel utility, and the overall optimization methodology are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012404

Entities

People

  • John R. Schmid
  • Richard K. Hovey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Computers
  • Elastic Properties
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Transfers
  • Optimization
  • Personnel Development
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Retention
  • Personnel Selection
  • Reenlistment

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.