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  • An analysis of the unit dose pharmacy system in small hospitals

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    Kingsley, Daniel Bruce
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    The traditional and the unit dose pharmacy distribution system were compared to determine which one, in thd opinion of hospital pharmacists and administrators, is best suited to the needs of hospitals of less than 200 beds. The comparison was made by having the pharmacists rate the alternative distribution systems on...
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    Masters Thesis
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    hospitals AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF DANIEL BRUCE KINGSLEY for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE in

  • Intrafirm and interfirm productivity comparisons

    Creator:
    Burnett, Daniel Rodger
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    Interfirm comparisons are used internationally to provide productivity measurement systems. These systems indicate changes in productivity. The development of interfirm comparisons in Britain, Australia, and Canada is discussed. Interfirm comparisons have also been conducted in the United States under the auspices of various trade associations. However, in the United States...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel R. Burnett for the degree of Master of SCience in Department of

  • Prevailing opinions about productivity performance and improvement

    Creator:
    Anaya-Sánchez, Carlos G.
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    The intent of this study was to survey opinions of producine managers and industrial engineers concerning several aspects of productivity. The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire. The number of questionnaires administered was 540. Useful responses were 145 (27%). In addition to English, there were versions of the...
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    Masters Thesis
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  • An investigation of the influence of choice structure on decision making behavior

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    Dervitsiotis, Kostas N.
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    The behavior of individuals in decision making under risk was investigated using choice structures of greater complexity than the types examined in previous studies. The experiment performed consisted of two phases. In Phase I a basic utility function for money was derived for each subject using lotteries with two equally...
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    Dissertation
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    formulated by Daniel Bernoulli in 1738. It is perhaps the most important approach that has been advanced

  • Industrial engineering in America as a guide for industrial engineering education in Kore

    Creator:
    Ro, In Kyu
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    The purpose of this study is to investigate the direction of future Korean industrial engineering education and to suggest how U.S. experiences can guide Korean developments. The leading indicator concept, correlation coefficients are utilized. The following statistical relationships were developed and the following educational and practical industrial engineering trends in...
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    Masters Thesis
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  • An evaluation of optimization techniques for production and employment scheduling

    Creator:
    Chiu, Wu-yan
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    A single item is to be produced over a given number of time periods to satisfy the future requirements which are subject to fluctuations. The production rate and work force level for each time period are to be decided in order to minimize the production cost where the costs for...
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    . r 0 work force level, Wt(man /period of time) Figure 2 -1. Regular payroll cost. Hiring and

  • Measurement and management implications of intergenerational differences in resistance to change

    Creator:
    Mohr, Carl Eric
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    This study deals with intergenerational differences in the industrial environment. Rapid changes in our social and technological society suggest the characteristics of dogmatism and trust as possible indicators of differences between practicing professionals and upper division university students. Each subject's reaction to change was measured through administration of Rokeach's Dogmatism...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Economic comparison of alternative power resource development plans in the lower Mekong Basin

    Creator:
    Sookawesh, Pala
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    In this thesis a system analysis compares power development plans for the 1980 decade in the Mekong countries i.e. Laos, Thailand Cambodia, and South Vietnam. Given the decision to invest in power development, an economic evaluation is made of complete system developments rather than just hydro or thermal plants. The...
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  • Productivity interfirm comparison : methodologies with a special application to the Northwest food processors

    Creator:
    Park, Tongkyu
    Abstract:
    Based on the premise that interfirm comparison can be an effective productivity improvement tool, productivity interfirm comparison (PIC) methods are examined in this research. The first part is an extensive literature review regarding the conventional interfirm comparison (IFC) scheme accepted widely in many countries outside the United States. Then, the...
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    Dissertation
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    have been possible. Encouragement of Dr. George R. Martin during the period this work was in a

  • The managerial productivity diagnostic : an audit of managerial practices

    Creator:
    Rubio, Eduardo A.
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    The slow productivity growth of American organizations in comparison to that of other industrialized nations is, nowadays, causing great national concern. The time has come when traditional industrial practices must give way to innovative procedures more compatible with current business-world conditions. Among others, current managerial practices seem to need urgent...
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    Masters Thesis