Systems analysis and the dynamics of manpower
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Authors
Eoyang, Carson K.
Subjects
Manpower
Parkinson's Law
Simulation
Forecasting Model
Organizational Slack
Parkinson's Law
Simulation
Forecasting Model
Organizational Slack
Advisors
Date of Issue
1975-06
Date
1975-06
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A behavioral model of manpower decision making is developed and exercised. The simulation incorporates a statement of Parkinson's Law which claims that the demand for labor is partially dependent upon the number of employees already on board. Additional features include exponential forecasting and variable delays in hiring and firing. A central feature of the model is the existence of organizational slack which is defined as the number of people in excess of what is necessary to satisfy market demands. Various sensitivity analyses are conducted and the Model's implications are discussed
Type
Technical Report
Description
To be presented at the Manpower Planning Session of the XXII meeting of
the Institute of Management Sciences.
Series/Report No
Department
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS55Eg75061
Sponsors
supported in part by the Foundation
Research Program of the Naval Postgraduate School
Funder
funds provided by
the Chief of Naval Research
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.