This paper is concerned with the resource allocation process in public organizations. In particular, the operating budget of a large urban school system is investigated in an effort to discover the manner in which appropriation decisions are made. A computer simulation model is developed which...

To help meet competitive realities operations managers need to know more about the strategic aspects of manufacturing flexibility. This paper takes steps toward meeting that need by critically reviewing the literature and establishing a research agenda for the area. A conceptual model, which...

Purpose – This paper, originally published in 1987, seeks to outline an agenda for conducting rigorous research into the flexibility of manufacturing processes. Design/methodology/approach – An initial domain for defining flexibility is established, specific measures are suggested, and...

This paper outlines an agenda for conducting rigorous research into the flexibility of manufacturing processes. Its underlying premise is that current efforts are being impeded by the absence of operational measures for the concept. An initial domain for defining flexibility is established,...