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A note on a continuous-time Markov manpower model

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2016

G. S. Davies
G. S. Davies*
Affiliation:
University of Kent
*
∗ Postal address: Mathematical Institute, The University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF, UK.
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Abstract

We examine a Markov manpower system in continuous time where demotion rates are 0 and promotion rates are time-dependent. The transient and limiting behaviours of the model are discussed, and illustrated with examples.

Keywords

MANPOWER PLANNINGMARKOV PROCESS
Type
Short Communications
Information
Journal of Applied Probability , Volume 22 , Issue 4 , December 1985 , pp. 932 - 938
Copyright
Copyright © Applied Probability Trust 1985 

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