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Computerized system reliability: Simplified Topological Reliability Analysis Program (STRAP1): Minimum Path Method (MPM)
(1984-05)
In 1978 Satyanarayana and Prabhaker (S&P) published a paper on topological reliability analysis for single source-to-single terminal networks as an alternative to classical inclusion-exclusion. The method uses a tree-search ...
Strategic management and policy implications of developing a minerals business line
(1981-06)
The development of a minerals business line within an oil company is examined. Three alternative methods for entry and growth in the industry are identified as internal development, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. ...
Reducing transaction costs through investment in multinational corporations
(1984-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This study examines the possibility of reducing transaction costs through investment in multinational corporations ( MNCs). It is hypothesized that to attain a level of total risk equivalent to ...
Are performance ratings revealed to peers?
(1984-05)
Scope and Method of Study: A formalized statistical, ex-post facto study was made to determine if performance ratings are revealed to peers. Confidential questionnaires were distributed to employees of Corporate Engineering ...
One-completion enumerative method for zero-one integer programming
(1985-12)
Scope and Method of Study: This study examines the effectiveness of a one-completion enumerative algorithm for solution of zero-one integer linear programming problems. The algorithm utilizes a search tree data structure ...
Attitudinal impact of sexual embedding in print advertising
(1981-05)
Scope and Method of Study: The main objective of this study was the investigation of the attitudinal effects of embedding of sexual stimuli in print advertising. It differs from past efforts, in that it concerns itself ...
System reliability programs for VAX computer system: Interactive Sum of Disjoint Products (INSDP) and Interactive Simplified Topological Reliability Analysis Program (INSTRAP)
(1986-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This study converted two batch-oriented PL/I system reliability programs- Sum of Disjoint Products (SOP) and Simplified Topological Reliability Analysis Program (STRAP), into interactive menu-driven ...
Central mailing services survey: A case study
(1989-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This paper is a study of Central Mail and the bulk mailing process that occurs at Oklahoma State University. The purpose was to analyze the business, identify the problems, and recommend solutions ...