A Multi-Level Coherence Model for EEO Planning.

This is the 2nd of 2 general classes of models for guiding EEO planning in the U.S. Navy's civilian workforce. The first, model--FEEO (Flexible Equal Employment Opportunity)--provides overall guidance for such plans; the present one--the Coherence Model--is designed for more detailed application in ways which tie into FEEO. Together they provide a multi-level approach. Both models use a goal programming approach with embedded Markov processes. The Coherence Model embodies a new usage of piece-wise linear goal functionals with artifact goals to approximate the transition relations of the Marlcov processes. Other constraints or objectives can be treated in this manner to obtain a distribution format with a nonlinear functional (with linear equivalent) for which available current algorithms guarantee integer solutions. The mathematical development needed to achieve this reduction is provided along with a numerical (two-period) example which illustrates the dynamic (multi-period) aspects that need to be considered in such plans. Since the methods are general, other applications of this model to areas like personnel promotion planning, etc., are also noted.
Earlier Version of this Paper Presented at the At and T Conference Held on 21-22 Oct 76 at Bell Telephone Labs., Holmdel, NJ. Operations Research Dept. Also available as Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA. Management Sciences Research rept. no. 402.