Agent-Based Modeling as a Tool for Manpower and Personnel Management

Abstract

We have developed an agent-based model of the US Navy's Manpower and Personnel (M&P) systems, and used the model as a tool to analyze and design M&P policies. The model captures the dynamics of sailor recruitment, training and retention, as well as their performance during missions. Our model makes it possible to gain a deep understanding of the dynamics of the entire M&P systems. We expect our tool to offer several benefits to the Navy, including the ability to design new policies for existing ships or new ships; the ability to understand the impact of shipboard technologies to increase automation; and the ability to study the impact of various interventions on sailor retention. The model also promises to be useful for personnel management in the commercial sector.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA465091

Entities

People

  • Eric Bonabeau
  • Iavor Trifonov
  • Oliver Bandte
  • Paolo Gaudiano

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adaptive Systems
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Agent-Based Simulations
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Complex Adaptive Systems
  • Employment
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Retention
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Simulations
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.