...ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT, VOL. 49, NO. 1, FEBRUARY 2002 59 R&D Project Selection Using the Analytic Network Process Laura M. Meade and Adrien Presley Abstract—The analytic network process (ANP) is presented as a potentially valuable method to support the selection of projects in a research and development (R&D) environment. This paper first discusses the requirements of the R&D project selection problem, which requires the allocation of resources to a set of competing and often disparate project proposals. Among the factors complicating this task is the need to make the decision within the framework of an enterprise’s strategic objectives and organizational structure while considering and integrating financial and strategic benefits of each project. The paper discusses the use of the ANP, a general form of Saaty’s analytic hierarchy process, as a model to evaluate the value of competing R&D project proposals. A generic ANP model developed by the authors, which includes in its decision levels the actors involved in the decision, the stages of research, categories of metrics, and individual metrics, is presented. The paper concludes with a case study describing the implementation of this model at a small high-tech company, including data based on the actual use of the decision making model. Index Terms—Analytic hierarchy process, analytic network process, multicriteria decision making, project selection, R&D management, R&D projects. I. INTRODUCTION OR MANY firms, especially...
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...Jury Selection Process Paper David L. Clay CJS/211 August 10, 2015 Johnny Cotton Jury Selection Process Paper In this paper we will discuss what the author in The Color of Justice: Race Ethnicity, and Crime in America refers to as the disparity “in the jury selection process”. In this paper we will address the processes and cases that have helped control the systematic discrimination of the court process, how the jury nullification is used in relation to diversity, as well as discussing the use of peremptory challenges to jury selection and the impact on the jury composition. In order to fully discuss these issues you must first know the definition of disparity. Disparity is defined as inequality were things are different or not equal. The disparity that is explained by the author is in reference to how African American and Mexican Americans were excluded from the process of jury selection but was found to be protected according to the Equal protection Clause in the 14th Amendment. It states that they cannot be prohibited from serving on a jury. In the beginning jury selection was geared toward white males only. The process of jury selection is usually compiled from two major sources of voter registration cards and driver’s license. One case that represents the control of the systematic discrimination is the case of the Scottsboro boys. Nine African American boys were accused of raping two white girls on a train. The boys were convicted of a capital offense. In...
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...[pic] University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS) A Term Paper On Recruitment and selection process of Qubee Submitted By: • Md.Al amin Hossain Id.10410512 • Md.Arif Miah Id.10410508 • Nur Mohammad Id.10410518 Submitted To: Instructor Name: Ethica Tanzeen Lecturer, School of Business, U I T S. Submission Date: 8th august 2011 Letter of Transmittal 8th august 29011 Ethica tanzeen Lecturer, School of Business. UNIVERSITY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES Subject: Application for accepting term paper on Recruitment and Selection process of Qubee. Dear madam, We have the pleasure to submit here with the term paper titled “Recruitment selection process of qubee” as a requirement for our Principles of management.(MGT 141) Based on discussion and survey, we have incorporated the necessary materials to finalize that term paper. We are particularly grateful to Ethica tanzeen(lecturer, School of Business) for his co-operation in helping us to achieve our purpose. We also acknowledge our gratitude...
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...recruitment and selection for Wisite fire-fighting equipment (China) Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………3 1.1-Selected Research Paper…………………………………………………….3 1.2 -Structure of the report……………………………………………………….3 2.0 -Summary of purpose, rationale, and related literature……………………..3 2.1 -The purpose/rationale of the study………………………………………..3 2.2- Clarity of research question…………………………………………………4 2.3- Conceptual foundations……………………………………………………..4 3. 0- Research methodology and design……………………………………………6 3.1- Describe and evaluate the methodology adopted………………………6 3.1a. Research site/context…………………………………………………..6 3.1b. Methods of data collection……………………………………………..6 3.1c. Method of data analysis…………………………………………………6 3.1d. Sampling…………………………………………………………………..7 3.1e. Ethical issues…………………………………………………………….7 3.2 – Suitability of the Research Paper Methodology for Adaptation…….8 4.0 – Main Findings and Implications………………………………………………..8 4.1 – Outline the Main Findings of the Research……………………………...8 4.2 – Comments on Implications Presented……………………………………9 4.3 – Comments on Limitations Identified……………………………………..9 5.0 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….10 5.1 – Highlights of Key Points…………………………………………………...10 5.2 – Suitability of Design for Reviewer’sResearch………………………….10 1.0- Introduction 1.1-Selected Research Paper The reviewer would select the research paper named the symptoms of and consequences to selection errors in recruitment...
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...Science Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved Printed in Great Britain 0263-7863/99 $ - see front matter PII: S0263-7863(98)00032-5 An integrated framework for project portfolio selection NP Archer* and F Ghasemzadeh Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M4 The task of selecting project portfolios is an important and recurring activity in many organizations. There are many techniques available to assist in this process, but no integrated framework for carrying it out. This paper simpli®es the project portfolio selection process by developing a framework which separates the work into distinct stages. Each stage accomplishes a particular objective and creates inputs to the next stage. At the same time, users are free to choose the techniques they ®nd the most suitable for each stage, or in some cases to omit or modify a stage if this will simplify and expedite the process. The framework may be implemented in the form of a decision support system, and a prototype system is described which supports many of the related decision making activities. # 1999 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved Keywords: Project portfolio selection, project management, integrated framework, decision support Introduction Project portfolio selection and the associated activity of managing selected projects throughout their life cycles are important activities in many organizations,1± 3 since project management approaches...
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...et al. 1999, p. 191). As reported by earlier works, the success rate of CRM implementation projects is up to today still not satisfactory (Becker et al. 2009; Finnegan and Currie 2009). Reasons for failing the expectations of involved parties are diverse, but can be summarized under the three dimensions: people, process and technology (Figure 1). Due to the described quality problems and the speed of evaluation results becoming outdated, new CRM solutions or updated versions of established products continuously enter the market. CRM solutions range from simple address and activity management applications to integrated software packages linking front office and back office functions (Chen and Popovich 2003, p. 673). Hence, there exists a multitude of different characterizations for CRM. For the context of this paper a definition by Goldenberg (2000) is used, who describes CRM as a cross-functional, customerdriven, technology-integrated business process management strategy that aims at maximizing relationships and encompasses the entire organization. This definition thereby incorporates all three already mentioned dimensions of the CRM implementation model (people, process and technology) by Chen and Popovich (2003). 1 Ina Friedrich, Jon Sprenger, Michael...
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...HRM 590 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT 2 RECRUITING SELECTION To purchase this visit following link: http://www.activitymode.com/product/hrm-590-week-5-assignment-2-recruiting-selection/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM HRM 590 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT 2 RECRUITING SELECTION HRM 590 Week 5 Assignment 2 Recruiting Selection Written Assignment #2: Recruiting/Selection – Due Week 5 Purpose: Now that you have a job created, you need to find someone to fill that job. The purpose of this assignment is to outline a recruitment plan to find a candidate to fill your new job opening. Once you’ve identified your recruitment pool, you then need to determine how you will select the best candidate. Then, after your candidate has been on the job for a year, she needs a performance evaluation. Category Criteria Points Recruitment Plan Write a job ad for your job opening. Provide a recruitment plan that includes where you plan to recruit and why, along with how long you plan to recruit and why. You must thoroughly explain your decisions for this recruitment plan. 25 Selection Method Describe the selection method(s) you would use to hire the best candidate. You must thoroughly explain your decisions for this selection method. 25 Performance Evaluation Now you’ve hired a candidate, Cathy. She has been working for you for a year now. Based on the information provided (Performance Results Data document found in Doc Sharing), write her performance evaluation. You must be sure to substantiate...
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...Selection and Repetition Control Structures PRG 210 March 30, 2011 John Rogers Selection and Repetition Control Structures Introduction This paper reviews and explains selection control structure and repetition control structure. Selection and repetition control structures increase the ability and power of a computer programs. Selection control structure allows statement execution if a condition is true and another statement execution if a condition is false. Repetition control structure or looping is the process of repeating execution of one or more steps of an algorithm or computer program. Essentially in programming, many performed calculations have repetitious tasks. Examples of both a selection control structure statement and a repetition control structure statement identifies and helps understand the importance of available computer operations to the programmer to compare variables, select one of two actions and repeat tasks as necessary. Selection Control Structure Statement executions in programming are under the control of one statement at a time. When statements execute, control is turned over to the next statement similar to running a relay race; one runner passes the baton to the next runner until the result of the baton across the finish line. When one statement finishes executing, control passes to the next statement until the desired output calculates. Computer programs use selection control structures to choose between alternative actions...
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...Employee Selection Process Selection can be defined as process of choosing the right person for the right job.Employee Selection is the process of putting right men on right job. It is a procedure of matching organizational requirements with the skills and qualifications of people. Effective selection can be done only when there is effective matching. By selecting best candidate for the required job, the organization will get quality performance of employees. Employee Process of selection:- The process of selection is different in different companies; however a general procedure of selection can be framed. This process of selection can be explained with the help of following diagram. selection Job analysis:- The very first step in the selection procedure is the job analysis. The HR department prepares the job description and specification for the jobs which are vacant. This gives details for the jobs which are vacant. This gives details about the name of the job, qualification, qualities required and work conditions etc. Advertisement:- Based on the information collected in step 1, the HR department prepares an advertisement and publishes it in a leading news papers. The advertisement conveys details about the last date for application, the address to which the application must be sent etc. Application blank/form :- Application blank is the application form to be filled by the candidate when he applies for a job in the company. The application blank collects information...
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...products include highly efficient and heavy-duty RIGs for a wide range of drilling applications ranging from RC, DTH, Tractor mounted and Wagon Drills, Pumping and Testing Units to Drag Bits, Mud Pumps and Mini Truck Mounted Drills. Our technology also designs other drilling solutions such as DTH Hammers, RC Hammers, RC Drill Rods, Tricone and O-Dex Bits. Problems faced in the industry Various problems faced by the industry are: * Material Wastage and Cost Factor A major problem faced by JCR Drillsol is the wastage of materials and cost factor. The Product output per unit input of raw materials became lower. It also occurred due to heavy inventory. It also occurred due to bad process design and layout. The other factor, which leads to material wastage, was bad quality from process and design. Hypothesis: Lean Manufacturing can be used to eliminate the wastage of materials that reduces the cost per unit of raw materials. A proper management of inventory for the industry can be...
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...Scenario: In 2013, Jeff Magone, the new senior health care executive of Yorkshire Clinic, set the goal for the HCO to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system. Currently, the clinic still conducts patient care using paper health records. Mr. Magone and the physicians have discussed the option, and they realize that EHR usage is proven to improve the quality and safety of patient care. In fact, they all believe in implementation of the EHR so much that Mr. Magone has incorporated EHR implementation into Yorkshire Clinic's strategic plan. Recently, the company determined that your organization qualifies for government incentives—under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical (HITECH) Act of 2009—with successful EHR implementation. Mr. Magone and the physicians realize that EHR implementation will be costly and will take time, but they are willing to make the investment. There is widespread support for the endeavor, and everyone has agreed to be part of the steering committee to guide project development. The various stakeholders include physicians, nurses, administrators, and patients. There have been several meetings in which the end-users have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions and provide their feedback about the initiative. There is growing enthusiasm among physicians and clinicians about the possibilities that EHR implementation will bring. Mr. Magone has made it clear that patient needs are driving the project. He wants to ensure that...
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...Management Engineering Vol:7, No:10, 2013 Supplier Selection Criteria and Methods in Supply Chains: A Review Om Pal, Amit Kumar Gupta, R. K. Garg International Science Index Vol:7, No:10, 2013 waset.org/Publication/16944 Abstract—An effective supplier selection process is very important to the success of any manufacturing organization. The main objective of supplier selection process is to reduce purchase risk, maximize overall value to the purchaser, and develop closeness and long-term relationships between buyers and suppliers in today’s competitive industrial scenario. The literature on supplier selection criteria and methods is full of various analytical and heuristic approaches. Some researchers have developed hybrid models by combining more than one type of selection methods. It is felt that supplier selection criteria and method is still a critical issue for the manufacturing industries therefore in the present paper the literature has been thoroughly reviewed and critically analyzed to address the issue. Keywords—Supplier selection, Mathematical Programming. AHP, ANP, TOPSIS, I. INTRODUCTION I N most industries, the cost of raw materials and component parts represents the largest percentage of the total product cost. For instance, in high technology firms, purchased materials and services account for up to 80% of the total product cost. Therefore, selecting the right suppliers is the key to procurement process and represents a major opportunity for companies to...
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...LaToya Jordan Literature Review October 19, 2014 DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management Abstract This paper will explore the ways human resource management has evolved throughout the years and the importance of human resources in an organization. This paper will show a correlation of the components associated with the process of recruiting, hiring, evaluating, and compensation of employees. These steps are vital in selecting the right person that will benefit the organization and its objectives. It will also inform the reader of the types of compensations and how organizations make those compensation decisions. Human Resource Management The role of Human Resource Management (HRM) has evolved throughout the years, shifting from personnel department to human resources. The move was part of the effort to recognize the significance of employees as a structural resource. This change was accompanied by a call that allowed human resources to become a strategic partner with leaders of businesses to make critical and significant decisions. The role of the human resource professional has evolved in a way that they are doing more than just routine employment duties. These professionals are skilled with the ability to handle any and all areas of human resources. Human resource management is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. Human resource...
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...OVERVIEW ON THE THEORY OF RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND THE USE OF SELECTION TOOLS November 2015 PETER HORVATH CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL – MEMBASTUDENT NUMBER: 150000247 | Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 The Focus of this Paper 3 Recruitment Process 3 Selection Tools 6 Recommendations for My Firm 7 References 8 Executive Summary Human capital is a potential source of firms’ competitive advantage. To capitalize on this, firms must understand the structure and the different aspects of the recruitment process and selection, and put in place a recruitment strategy, which sets out objectives, specifies recruitment activities, and takes into consideration intervening variables to accomplish the desired recruitment outcomes. In this process, firms are strongly advised to apply an individually tailored combination of selection tools with the highest overall validity. Based upon the findings of this paper, to improve my firm’s HR practice I recommend to (1) plan the recruitment and selection process and form a strategy, (2) combine various selection tools, (3) keep accurate records and (4) avoid all forms of discrimination. The Focus of this Paper In my firm, decision makers neither understand the strategic significance of recruitment and selection nor use any academic findings and best practices to overcome stuffing challenges. Despite the facts that (i) recruiting is of utmost importance not only for achieving competitive advantage...
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...A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS SELECTION: AN ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS AND ZERO-ONE-GOAL PROGRAMMING APPROACH Salah R. Agha School of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University-Gaza, Gaza Strip, Phone: 970-599-746-533, aghasr@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study uses Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Zero-One Goal Programming(ZOGP) to select the most favorable industrial projects from the viewpoints of three stakeholders, namely, govern mental, consultants and academics. Therefore, it is the purpose of this paper to help reach a consensus among the stakeholders for selecting certain projects using weights obtained by AHP as inputs to (ZOGP) model. This is first done by identifying the projects from each individual stakeholder's viewpoint. Further, an aggregate model that simultaneously combines the viewpoints of the three stakeholders is built assuming that the three stakeholders have equal weights. Results show that the aggregate model does strike a balance not only among the conflicting criteria, but more importantly, it strikes a balance among the different stakeholders. Therefore, the aggregate model would make it easier for stakeholders to reach a consensus. Keywords: Multi Criteria Optimization; Project Prioritization; Integrated AHP-ZOGP; Multi-stakeholder. 1. Introduction Traditional methods used in project selection usually justify the projects using low level capital budgeting which works well for investments with clearly...
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