A Markov Decision Process Approach to Optimal Control of a Multi-level Hierarchical Manpower System
Akaninyene Udo Udom · Econstor (Econstor) · 2013
A recurrent problem in manpower control is how to attain the desired structural configuration in an optimal way, since it is possible to reach a desired structural configuration using different control inputs. The major aim of this paper is to develop a Markov Decision Process for optimal control of a Multi-level Hierarchical Manpower System (MHMS) by promotion and interdepartmental transfers. This is examined under control by intervention and contraction cost Markov Decision Process.