Manpower Impact Assessment Model (MIAM). An Analytic Model for Assessing the Effect of Supply Policy Changes on Manpower Requirements at Retail Supply Activities
Abstract
This thesis proposes an analytic model which evaluates the impact of policy decisions on manpower requirements in a typical Standard Base Supply System (SBSS). This model is the first to integrate AF Manpower Standards and workload factors in order to provide objective data for decision-making. The Manpower Impact Assessment Model (MIAM) gives the decision maker three advantages he has not previously enjoyed. First is the capability to predict manpower requirements objectively. This allows implementation of policy changes to coincide with manpower availability by eliminating the need for a lengthy manpower requirement assessment. This objective prediction also permits the decision maker to redistribute manpower if policy implementation cannot be delayed in order to coincide with manpower availability. The second advantage is incorporation of a sensitivity analysis as a part of the model output. As one of a few models with this significant capability, MIAM allows the decision maker to evaluate the sensitivity of the model output as a function of the degree of uncertainty in the input value. Hence, more emphasis can be placed on data collection processes involving the variables having a high degree of uncertainty if they significantly affect the model output. Additionally, MIAM provides virtually immediate feedback on changes in manpower requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA147557
Entities
People
- L. D. Abney
- R. E. Burleson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology