Operation Research/Management Science is both a body of knowledge and an approach for analyzing and solving management prblems.
Here are several reasons why any organizations should consider the use of OR/MS.
They are: (1) To minimize the effcts of ...
Operation Research/Management Science is both a body of knowledge and an approach for analyzing and solving management prblems.
Here are several reasons why any organizations should consider the use of OR/MS.
They are: (1) To minimize the effcts of surprise developments. (2) To cope with increased complexity (3) To mimimize the impact of poor decisions (4) To keep up with rapid changes (5) To avoid the limitations of intuitive reasoning.
The degree of implementation of qntitative models has steadily been increasing due mainly to increased awareness regarding the actual success of tested models, better quality of the model, reduced cost of computer systems, and higher level of technical education.
Decision analysis in the defense sector and private sector has made great deal of progress.
The problem of implementation has recently begun to receive attention.
The manager often has to consider several additional factors: political influences, labor negotiations, cost/benefit analysis, etc.
Also, required core the establishment of trusting, informed relationshps with OR/MS practititioners and the interpersonal competence of the OR/MS Practitioners.
The degree of successful implementation can be increased by considering the psychological and sociological factors in the design of the model.
Implementation of OR/MS models can be increased by conducting extensive research into the bebavioral areas of interpersonal group, and tntergroup functioning, This assertion recognizes the importance of linking behavioral aspects of the process of management with the technical aspects of modern management science models,
In general, OR/MS activities are probably still in a transitional state within their organizations and for the most part, their position is undergoing fairly steady improvement in terms of the significance, acceptance, and utilization of their outputs.