It has been proposed that a sense of control (primary control) is critical to maintaining positive and stable subjective wellbeing (SWB). As people age and control capacity presumably declines (due to physical and cognitive deterioration and increased sociocultural challenges), it is argued that...

Purpose – To discuss some of the reasons why performance measurement systems in public services can lead to dysfunctional consequences even when people operate with the best of intentions. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws together literature from the UK public sector, from...

Though manpower planning models have been part of OR for many years, and simulation has always been acknowledged as a potential approach, there are few reported applications of its use. In this case-based study we report on a micro-simulation model that exploits the structure of the European...

This article describes a simulation project carried out for the parts operation of a large UK motor manufacturer. The parts operation (known here as Partcraft Ltd) handles parts for vehicles made by other manufacturers as well as those made by the parent company. Partcraft Ltd supplies the parts...