Operational research Books

Book SynopsisCooperative Models in International Relations Research.- I Game Theory and Cooperation: General Aspects.- 1 Sources in Game Theory for International Relations Specialists.- 2 On Coalition Games.- 3 From Conflict to Cooperation in the Study of International Security.- 4 A Theory of Cooperation in the Triad.- II Game Theory and Cooperation: Specific Applications.- 5 International Cooperation Among Relative-Gains Maximizers.- 6 The Problem of Absolute and Relative Gains in International Relations Theory.- 7 Implementation Through Sequential Unanimity Games.- III Deterrence.- 8 Rational Deterrence in an Imperfect World.- 9 A Question of Procedure at the Vienna Arms Talks.- IV Escalation and Crises.- 10 Limited Nuclear Options and the Dynamics of Escalation.- 11 Signaling Difficulties with Linkage in Crisis Bargaining.- 12 Are Crises Rational? A Game-Theoretic Analysis.- V Other Approaches to Modeling International Cooperation.- 13 The Origin of Games: A Theory of the Formation of Ordinal PTable of ContentsIntroduction: Cooperative Models in International Relations; M.D. Intriligator, U. Luterbacher. Part 1: Game Theory and Cooperation: General Aspects. 1. Sources in Game Theory for International Relations Specialists; B. O'Neill. 2. On Coalition Games; M. Shubik. 3. From Conflict to Cooperation in the Study of International Security; M.D. Intriligator. 4. A Theory of Cooperation in the Triad; U. Luterbacher. Part 2: Game Theory and Cooperation: Specific Applications. 5. International Cooperation among Relative Gains Maximizers; D. Snidal. 6. The Problem of Absolute and Relative Gains in International Relations Theory; R. Powell. 7. Implementation through Sequential Unanimity Games; J. Green, J.-J. Laffont. Part 3: Deterrence. 8. Rational Deterrence in an Imperfect World; B. Nalebuff. 9. A Question of Procedure at the Vienna Arms Talks; B. O'Neill. Part 4: Escalation and Crises. 10. Limited Nuclear Options and the Dynamics of Escalation; R. Powell. 11. Signaling Difficulties with Linkage in Crisis Bargaining; J.D. Morrow. 12. Are Crises Rational? A Game-Theoretic Analysis; S.J. Brams, D.M. Kilgour. Part 5: Other Approaches to Modeling International Cooperation. 13. The Origin of Games: a Theory of the Formation of Ordinal Preferences and Games; V.K. Aggarwal, P. Allan. 14. An Economic Analysis of Cooperation in the European Community; S. Weber, H. Wiesmeth. 15. Labor Relations in International Comparison,or Why Humans (and Nations) Sometimes Cooperate and Sometimes Don't; J.-C. Lambelet. Index.

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Book Synopsis1 Expanding the Design Space Through Innovative Design Processes.- 2 Recent Developments in Engineering Design Research.- 3 New Product Design Strategy Analysis: A Modeling Framework.- 4 From Project to Process Management in Engineering: Managerial and Methodological Challenges.- 5 Resource Allocation Problems Arising in Product Development.- 6 Designing Products and Process for Postponement.- 7 Design for Set Manufacturability.- 8 Design Support for Concurrent Engineering: A Case Example.- 9 Benefits and Limitations of Structured Methodologies in Product Design.- 10 Managing Function Concepts in the Design Process.- 11 Managing Generational Changing in Computer Workstations.- 12 Fundamentals of Product Modularity.- 13 Rationalizing the Design Process.- 14 Management of Design Information Flows.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Expanding the Design Space through Innovative Design Processes; F. Prinz. 2. Recent Developments in Engineering Design Research; J. Dixon. 3. New Product Design Strategy Analysis: a Modeling Framework; M. Cohen, J. Eliashberg, T. Ho. 4. From Project to Process Management in Engineering: Managerial and Methodological Challenges; P. Adler, A. Mandelbaum, V. Nguyen, E. Schwerer. 6. Designing Products and Process for Postponement; H. Lee, C. Billington. 7. Design for Set Manufacturability; R. Ahmadi, U. Karmarkar. 8. Design Support for Concurrent Engineering: a Case Example; J. Karmarkar, U. Karmarkar. 9. Benefits and Limitations of Structured Methodologies in Product Design; P. Barkan, M. Hinckley. 10. Managing Function Concepts in the Design Process; T. Taura, H. Yoshikawa. 11. Managing Generational Changing in Computer Workstations; S.W. Sanderson. 12. Fundamentals of Product Modularity; K. Ulrich. 13. Rationalizing the Design Process; W. Lovejoy. 14. Management of Design Information Flows; C. Eastman, G. Shirley.

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Book SynopsisSection 1: Mathematical Programming Models, Hierarchy and Decentralization.- Mathematical Contingency Modelling for Organizational Design: Taking Stock.- Design Insights from Alternative Decompositions.- Primal and Dual Decomposition as Organizational Design: Price and/or Resource Directive Decomposition.- Aggregation Approaches to Decentralized Planning Structures.- General Mathematical Programming Models in Multi-Level Planning.- Section 2: Hierarchical Planning Models.- A Conceptual Framework for Hierarchical Planning and Bargaining.- Hierarchical Negotiations.- Hierarchical Production Planning.- Section 3: Counterpoint; The Individual and the Emergent Structure.- The Emergence of Organizational Structures.- Technological Spillovers and Incentive Schemes for R&D.- Judging with Uncertainty in Diagnosis.Table of ContentsPreface. Overview; R.M. Burton, B. Obel. 1: Mathematical Programming Models, Hierarchy and Decentralization. Mathematical Contingency Modelling for Organizational Design: Taking Stock; R.M. Burton, B. Obel. Design Insights from Alternative Decompositions; W.W. Damon. Primal and Dual Decomposition as Organizational Design: Price and/or Resource Directive Decomposition; K. Holmberg. Aggregation Approaches to Decentralized Planning Structures; K. Jörnsten, R. Leisten. General Mathematical Programming Models in Multi-Level Planning; J. Tind. 2: Hierarchical Planning Models. A Conceptual Framework for Hierarchical Planning and Bargaining; C. Schneeweiss. Hierarchical Negotiations; C. Homburg. Hierarchical Production Planning; G. Barbarosogammalu. 3: Counterpoint: the Individual and the Emergent Structure. The Emergence of Organizational Structures; A. Lomi, E.R. Larsen. Judging with Uncertainty in Diagnosis; G. Eyzenga.

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Book Synopsis1 Introduction to Fuzzy Sets.- 2 Fuzzy SetsBasic Definitions.- 3 Extensions.- 4 Fuzzy Measures and Measures of Fuzziness.- 5 The Extension Principle and Applications.- 6 Fuzzy Relations and Fuzzy Graphs.- 7 Fuzzy Analysis.- 8 Possibility Theory, Probability Theory, and Fuzzy Set Theory.- 9 Fuzzy Logic and Approximate Reasoning.- 10 Fuzzy Sets and Expert Systems.- 11 Fuzzy Control.- 12 Fuzzy Data Analysis.- 13 Decision Making in Fuzzy Environments.- 14 Fuzzy Set Models in Operations Research.- 15 Empirical Research in Fuzzy Set Theory.- 16 Future Perspectives.- Abbreviations of Frequently Cited Journals.Trade ReviewPraise for the Second Edition: `[This book] can be quite useful for anyone interested in fuzzy set theory .... Those teaching courses in fuzzy set theory, especially in a more practical rather than abstract context, would do well to consider this textbook. Zimmerman has compiled a collection of information that is useful, clearly presented, and with the latest revision, reflects much current research.' International Journal of General Systems, 21 (1992) `I highly recommend this text for students, both novice and advanced in theory and applications, academics and industrial researchers. Of course, this book is a must for all academic libraries. Indeed, Professor Zimmermann, who as a researcher, author, editor and organizer of international meetings has contributed so much for the cause of the fuzzy sets and systems and the fuzzy community, deserves our compliments.' Madan M. Gupta, University of Saskatchewan in OPSearch `The up-to-date content as well as the author's style and method of presentation make the book to be one of the best presentations of the whole field of fuzziness and will maintain its role as one of the preferred introductions into that topic.' European Journal of Operations Research Table of ContentsList of figures. List of tables. Foreword. Preface. Preface to the Third Edition. 1. Introduction to fuzzy sets. Part One: Fuzzy mathematics. 2. Fuzzy sets - basic definitions. 3. Extensions. 4. Fuzzy measures and measures of fuzziness. 5. The extension principle and applications. 6. Fuzzy relations and fuzzy graphs. 7. Fuzzy analysis. 8. Possibility theory, probability theory, and fuzzy set theory. Part Two: Applications of fuzzy set theory. 9. Fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning. 10. Fuzzy sets and expert systems. 11. Fuzzy control. 12. Fuzzy data analysis. 13. Decision making in fuzzy environments. 14. Fuzzy set models in operations research. 15. Empirical research in fuzzy set theory. 16. Future perspectives. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroductory Note.- Non-Expected Utility and the Robustness of the Classical Insurance Paradigm.- Non-Expected Utility and the Robustness of the Classical Insurance Paradigm: Discussion.- The Comparative Statics of Deductible Insurance in Expected- and Non-Expected-Utility Theories.- Risk Aversion Concepts in Expected- and Non-Expected-Utility Models.- Government Action, Biases in Risk Perception, and Insurance Decisions.- A Comparison of the Estimates of Expected Utility and Non-Expected-Utility Preference Functionals.- Functional Form Problems in Modeling Insurance and Gambling.Table of ContentsEditor' Note. Introductory Note; C. Gollier. Non-Expected Utility and the Robustness of the Classical Insurance Paradigm; M.J. Machina. Non-Expected Utility and the Robustness of the Classical Insurance Paradigm: Discussion; E. Karni. The Comparative Statics of Deductible Insurance in Expected and Non-expected Utility Theories; E.E. Schlee. Risk Aversion Concepts in Expected and Non- expected Utility Models; M. Cohen. Government Action, Biases in Risk Perception, and Insurance Decisions; W.K. Viscusi. A Comparison of the Estimates of EU and non-EU Preference Functionals Using Data from Pairwise Choice and Complete Ranking Experiments; E. Carbone, J.D. Hey. Functional Form Problems in Modelling Insurance and Gambling; W.E. Diewert.

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Book Synopsis1: Introduction.- The Strategic Context for a New Approach to Risk.- The Academic Context for a New Approach to Risk.- A Research Perspective on Strategic Risk.- Longitudinal Perspective.- Ordinal Analysis.- General Definition of Risk.- Structure of the Book.- Appendix A.- 2: Review and Analysis of Traditional Conceptualizations and Related Measures of Risk.- Antecedent Concepts and Measures of Risk.- Review and Analysis of Prior Risk-Related Strategy Research.- Traditional Analysis of the Example Data.- Conclusion.- 3: A Concept of State-Defined Risk.- Everyday Usage of Risk.- A State-Defined Perspective.- General Definition of Strategic Risk.- A Framework for Strategic Risk.- Conclusion.- 4: A Measure of State-Defined Risk.- Description of Relative System Behavior.- Development of a General Entropic Measure of System.- Uncertainty.- Interval Data.- Conclusion.- 5: A Generalized Measure of State-Defined Uncertainty.- Weighted Category Shifts.- A Generalized Measure of State-Defined RiTrade Review`The stated purpose of this book is to provide a new approach to assessing risk. The book accomplishes this purpose, and more...To me this book is one of the more useful ones which I have read in a long time. I think the authors have hit upon something very useful.' C. Leake, University of Maryland for the Journal of the Operational Research SocietyTable of ContentsList of figures. List of tables. 1. Introduction. Appendix A. 2. Review and Analysis of Traditional Conceptualizations and Related Measures of Risk. 3. A Concept of State-Defined Risk. 4. A Measure of State-Defined Risk. 5. A Generalized Measure of State-Defined Uncertainty. Appendix B: Weight Systems. 6. Concepts and Measures of State-Defined Prospect and Hold. 7. Recapitulation. 8. Two Illustrative Examples. 9. Ex Post Risk and Return Relationships. 10. Asymmetries in State-Defined Risk and Prospect. 11. Implications, Contributions, Limitations, and Directions for Future Research. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis work applies efficiency literature to the case of intertemporal models. Topics covered include: static network models which serve as building blocks for the intertemporal budgeting models and the dynamic models and productivity measurements.Trade Review`Most researchers in efficiency measurement will be familiar with the work of Rolf Färe and Shawna Grosskopf, who have done much to ensure that the development of production theory has been on a secure foundation, and that theory is linked to practical application. This admirably concise book is in a sense a summary of their work to date. The authors are to be congratulated on producing a well organized and well written book. ... I would unreservedly recommend this book for specialist graduate courses and research students. ... will undoubtedly be an important stimulus for researchers in the future.' Journal of the Opereational Research Society, 48:6 (1997)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. Static Production Structure. 3. Distance Functions and Productivity. 4. Biased and Embodied Technical Change. 5. Indirect Production and Intertemporal Budgeting. 6. Dynamic Production Models. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book Synopsis1 Villain, victim or visionary?: The insights and flaws in F. W. Taylor's ideas.- 2 Machine-shop engineering roots of Taylorism: The efficiency of machine-tools and machinists, 18651884..- 3 Time and motion study: Beyond the Taylor Gilbreth controversy.- 4 Standards and the development of an internal labor market.- 5 The movement for scientific management in Europe between the wars.- 6 Scientific management in Central Eastern Europe Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland.- 7 Scientific management and Japanese management, 19101945..Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction to the Essays; H.J. Kijne, J.-C. Spender. 1. Villain, Victim or Visionary?: The Insights and Flaws in F.W. Taylor's Ideas; J.-C. Spender. 2. Machine-Shop Engineering Roots of Taylorism: The Efficiency of Machine-Tools and Machinists, 1865-1884; G.W. Clark. 3. Time and Motion Study: Beyond the Taylor-Gilbreth Controversy; H.J. Kijne. 4. Standards and the Development of an Internal Labor Market; T. Korver. 5. The Movement for Scientific Management in Europe Between the Wars; E. Bloemen. 6. Scientific Management in Central Eastern Europe - Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland; J. Mihalasky. 7. Scientific Management and Japanese Management, 1910-1945; S. Nakagawa. Index.

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Book Synopsis1 Introduction.- 1.1 Computational Complexity.- 1.2 Survey of Optimization Techniques.- 1.3 Organization of the Book.- 1.4 Exploratory Problems.- 2 Heuristic Search Methods.- 2.1 Graph Search Algorithm.- 2.2 Heuristic Functions.- 2.3 A* Search Algorithm.- 2.4 Exploratory Problems.- 3 Hopfield Neural Networks.- 3.1 Discrete Hopfield Net.- 3.2 Continuous Hopfield Net.- 3.3 Content-Addressable Memory.- 3.4 Combinatorial Optimization.- 3.5 Exploratory Problems.- 4 Simulated Annealing and Stochastic Machines.- 4.1 Statistical Mechanics and The Metropolis Algorithm.- 4.2 Simulated Annealing.- 4.3 Stochastic Machines.- 4.4 Exploratory Problems.- 5 Mean Field Annealing.- 5.1 Mean Field Approximation.- 5.2 Saddle-Point Expansion.- 5.3 Stability.- 5.4 Parameters of the Mean Field Net.- 5.5 Graph Bipartition An Example.- 5.6 Exploratory Problems.- 6 Genetic Algorithms.- 6.1 Simple genetic Operators.- 6.2 An Illustrative Example.- 6.3 Why Do Genetic Algorithms Work?.- 6.4 Other Genetic Operators.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. Heuristic Search Methods. 3. Hopfield-Neural Networks. 4. Simulated Annealing and Stochastic Machines. 5. Mean Field Annealing. 6. Genetic Algorithms. 7. The Traveling Salesman Problem. 8. Telecommunications. 9. Point Pattern Matching. 10. Multiprocessor Scheduling. 11. Job Shop Scheduling. References. Index.

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Book Synopsis1 Introduction.- 1.1 Defining Terms.- 1.2 The Role of Evaluation.- 1.3 Purpose of Book.- 2 Overview: Development Models, Evaluation Dimensions, and Evaluation Models.- 2.1 Life Cycle Development Models.- 2.2 Evaluation Dimensions, Criteria, and Attributes.- 2.3 Knowledge-Based System Evaluation Models.- 2.4 Chapter Summary.- 3 Framework for Evaluating Knowledge-Based Systems.- 3.1 Evaluation Issues.- 3.2 Generic Development Stages.- 3.3 Sources of Evaluation Data.- 3.4 Types of Evaluations.- 3.5 Evaluation Constraints.- 3.6 Chapter Summary.- 4 Requirements Validation.- 4.1 Requirements Validation Framework and Issues.- 4.2 Requirements Validation Methods.- 4.3 Method Applicability.- 4.4 Summary.- 5 Knowledge Base Validation.- 5.1 Conceptual Issues and Terms.- 5.2 Knowledge Base Validation Methods.- 5.3 When to Examine the Knowledge Base and Use Test Cases.- 5.4 Chapter Summary.- 6 Knowledge Base Verification.- 6.1 Operationalizing KB Verification.- 6.2 Verification Methods.- 6.3 KnowleTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. Overview: Development Models, Evaluation Dimensions, and Evaluation Models. 3. Framework for Evaluating Knowledge-Based Systems. 4. Requirement Validations. 5. Knowledge Base Validation. 6. Knowledge Base Verification. 7. Usability Evaluation. 8. Performance Evaluation. 9. Planning and Managing Knowledge-Based System Evaluations. Appendix. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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