A Nonlinear Goal-Arc Network Extension of the Multi-Level Coherence Model for EEO.

Abstract

The model developed in this report is an extension and reformulation of a model called the Coherence model for guiding EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) planning at the micro-level in the U.S. Navy's civilian workforce developed by Charnes, Cooper, Lewis and Niehaus. This model is called the Goal-Arc model. Like its predecessors, the Goal-Arc model utilizes a goal programming approach with embedded Markoff processes. As in the Coherence model, piecewise linear goal functionals with 'artifact goals' are used to approximate the transition relations of the Markoff process. The Goal-Arc model, however, carries this to another stage of development. Analytical as well as network formulations and interpretations are provided in the following article. A numerical example with related interpretations for EEO planning is also provided. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA055154

Entities

People

  • Abraham Charnes
  • Arin D. Nelson
  • K. A. Lewis
  • R. J. Niehaus
  • William W. Cooper

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computer Programming
  • Employment
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Evolutionary Algorithms
  • Goal Programming
  • Linear Programming
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Optimization
  • Organizational Structure
  • Parametric Programming
  • Transitions
  • United States

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense