A Taxonomy of Manpower Forecasting and Planning

Authors

Moon Ho Song
Arnold Reisman

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2-1-1985

Abstract

This paper synthesizes landmark developments in manpower forecasting and planning models, presenting a comprehensive taxonomy grounded in the methods and decision factors used in these processes. The proposed schema encompasses all relevant factors identified in existing literature and offers a general methodology with a highly complex structure. The taxonomy’s development is guided by two core objectives: (1) to identify significant factors relevant to manpower forecasting and planning models, and (2) to classify existing models as subcases of a general acronym, enabling systematic delineation of most conceivable models by modifying terms or subscripts. The classification framework is applied to codify landmark models and demonstrates its potential for identifying models yet to be developed, offering a structured and systematic approach to advancing manpower planning research.

Keywords

Operations research, Manpower planning--Mathematical models, Forecasting, Classification--Methodology

Publication Title

Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Issue

Technical memorandum no. 557

Rights

This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use

Recommended Citation

Song, Moon Ho and Reisman, Arnold, "A Taxonomy of Manpower Forecasting and Planning" (1985). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 590.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/590