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The multivariate non-homogeneous Markov manpower system in a departmental mobility framework

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  • Dimitriou, V.A.
  • Georgiou, A.C.
  • Tsantas, N.

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The present paper proposes a non-homogeneous multivariate Markov manpower system in the general category of mathematical human resource planning. More specifically, we suggest a model, which takes into account the divisions existing in an organization categorizing its employees into several groups (departments). In this context, it considers not only possible transitions within the departments (intra-department transitions), but also, transfers of personnel between departments (inter-department transitions). Additionally, the proposed modeling structure is accompanied by cost and stocks (personnel) objectives which are set and in the sequel could be achieved by controlling either the recruitment policy or the allocation policy of employees transferred to other departments (or both). We use a minmax fuzzy goal-programming approach, under different operating assumptions, in order to keep the operational cost below desired aspiration levels and reach desirable stock structures in the presence of system’s constraints and regulations. The paper concludes with a numerical illustration.

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  • Dimitriou, V.A. & Georgiou, A.C. & Tsantas, N., 2013. "The multivariate non-homogeneous Markov manpower system in a departmental mobility framework," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 228(1), pages 112-121.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:228:y:2013:i:1:p:112-121
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2012.12.014
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