Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-1-1973
Abstract
This report presents the findings of a three-year study applying operations research and systems analysis techniques to the planning and budgeting challenges faced by the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. The introductory chapter outlines the research context, historical background, and key personnel involved. Subsequent chapters detail the development of a conceptual model that defines system goals and establishes performance indicators for the Federation's agencies. A supporting information system for collecting service statistics is discussed, including subjective sampling methods when objective data is unavailable. The report further explores information processing procedures and the presentation of output data. Finally, the study evaluates the model as a tool for measurement, planning, and budgeting, emphasizing its role in enhancing decision-making capabilities through effective data transformation.
Keywords
Operations research, System analysis, Faith-based community organizing, Jewish Community Federation (Cleveland, Ohio)
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 288
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Service, Allan L. and Reisman, Arnold, "A Measurement Model for Planning and Budgeting for the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland" (1973). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 296.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/296