Use of Hierarchical Decision Modeling for Site Selection of a Major League Baseball Stadium in Portland

This paper proposes a hierarchical decision model to select a site from various potential sites for a major league baseball stadium in Portland, Oregon. A short background on MLB in Portland, with all the related factors, is provided. Next this paper describes Hierarchical Decision Modeling using pair wise comparisons and the process of using this as a decision making tool. A detailed description of the HDM developed is then provided. This model includes determination of the number of levels of the HDM and their relationship with each other. It describes all the elements of each level and the process of identifying and specifying them. The pair wise comparison method used to gather the experts\u27 judgments is then described. Next it describes the analysis of the gathered data from which final priority weights are obtained for the various sites under consideration. The site selection decision would be based on these weights. Finally this paper discusses future work that would be required on this model to provide effective application to the site selection decision process

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Corporation is a fast growing and expanding company. Since its foundation in 1969, it was constantly exploring new markets and gaining market share. It became fast a respectable competitor even for the giants in the market, such as Intel, IBM, Motorola and Sony. Producing high quality at a low cost in Korea and China, Samsung Electronics scores high in the comparison between quality and price. [Jl] [J2] Using successful strategies, including for example Economy of Scale and Diversification, Samsung Electronics became the second fast growing company of that kind in the world (after Safeway), is market leader in semiconductor manufacturing such as DRAM and SRAM C\u27[G in flash memoryl and color monitors, and #2 in manufacturing micro wave ovens, just to claim a few. To make this more clear with a few numbers, the sales growth in the fiscal year reached 103.0%, the net income growth even a percentage of as much as 164.0%. [Jl] This paper is supposed to present the strategies which are understood to be responsive for the astonishingly positive and consistent development of Samsung Electronics. It covers an overview of Samsung Electronics\u27 history to show the development to the state of the art, a discussion of different strategies since 1993 which made the company that successful in the last few years, focusing on product, manufacturing and technology growth, R&D and venture investments, the management style, international brand management, the high end focus in the digital era and the reaction on the financial crisis in Asia. A short SWOT -analysis, demonstrates the company\u27s biggest challenges at the time. In the end, a conclusion will II \u27 evaluate the findings of the content

Management and Engineering Challenges of Converting From 200mm to 300 mm Wafer Processing in the Electronic Microchip Fabrication Industry

The largest Engineering Management challenge in the conversion from 200mm to 300mm wafer processing no longer lies within the cleanrooms of the fab plants themselves. Instead, the challenges are in establishing common interface standards between multiple vendors wafer handling, transportation and processing machinery. Especially between the FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) and processing machinery. In addition the Engineering Manager must integrate new designs for the buildings, material supply and infrastructure required into an optimum operating model

The Relation between Education and Professional Performance: PowerPoint Presentation

Agenda Objective Methodology Hypotheses Data Collection Data Analysis Results Discussion and Future Work Conclusions Question

The Relationship between Education and Professional Performance

Abstract Objectives of the research project are met through the examination of the relationship between educational background and professional performance in the engineering field. Through the analysis of the educational and performance data from personnel files from the engineering group of an automotive manufacturing company, the team was able to confirm the hypotheses. In using the data, the sample is separated into four groups: (1) no degree, (2) associate’s degree, (3) bachelor’s degree, and (4) master’s degree. The personnel data provided by the firms includes income information, experience, and promotion information. The analysis of the data shows that there are significant differences between the four educational groups with respect to various performance measures. The employees with higher levels of education generally outperformed those having a lesser degree. The results are consistent with prior research, therefore, suggesting that baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate education are positively correlated with higher professional performance. In order to initiate the project, this paper begins with a review of prior research, which correlated education and professional performance, plus aided in the formulation of hypotheses. The methodology of the study is then presented. Next, the research results and limitations are discussed. Finally conclusions and implications for further research are then provided

Project Management of Virtual Teams

Abstract: The new economy has created a paradigm shift in project management; projects must be realized in less time and at lower cost to remain competitive. One by-product of time to market is the invention of virtual teams. Virtual teams are small groups of people who collaborate closely despite being separated to some degree by time, space, and cultural boundaries, doing so effectively with the use of technology. This paper takes a two-step approach to the study of project management in virtual teams. The first step involved research of existing material in published journals. This research realized four key areas of managing virtual projects: (1) structure of the virtual team, (2) project manager, (3) communication and social issues, and (4) project management tools. The remaining portion of the paper focuses on Credence Systems Corporation, specifically on how they manage virtual projects. The case study focus is on an Armenian team with the DaTS software development project. Information was extracted through five interviews of current and past Credence employees. Many project management hurdles for virtual teams were uncovered through this interview process. These included hidden costs offsetting low wages, time to market issues, face-to-face contact importance, use of informal authority, cultural difference, and procedures/processes for remote R&D facilities. While this case study provided valuable information, it is anecdotal in nature. It is not meant as a broad research paper on project management of virtual teams. It is more meant as an application of the fundamentals taught in the ETM department to a real world situation. In completing background research in tandem with actual company interviews, the goals of the project were satisfied

Scheduling Process for the Computer Labs in PSU

This presentation seeks to analyze the issues related to scheduling for the computer lab at the Millar Library at Portland State University, using integer linear programming, goal programming, and spreadsheet models

The Distribution of Phosphatidylcholine Species in Superficial-Type Pharyngeal Carcinoma

Objectives. Superficial-type pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (STPSCC) is defined as carcinoma in situ or microinvasive squamous cell carcinoma without invasion to the muscular layer. An exploration of the biological characteristics of STPSCC could uncover the invasion mechanism of this carcinoma. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) in combination with fatty acids is considered to play an important role in cell motility. Imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) is especially suitable for phospholipid analysis because this technique can distinguish even fatty acid compositions. Study Design. IMS analysis of frozen human specimens. Methods. IMS analysis was conducted to elucidate the distribution of PC species in STPSCC tissues. STPSCC tissue sections from five patients were analyzed, and we identified the signals that showed significant increases in the subepithelial invasive region relative to the superficial region. Results. Three kinds of PC species containing arachidonic acid, that is, PC (16:0/20:4), PC (18:1/20:4), and PC (18:0/20:4), were increased in the subepithelial invasive region. Conclusion. These results may be associated with the invasion mechanism of hypopharyngeal carcinoma

Ozone-mist spray sterilization for pest control in agricultural management

We developed a portable ozone-mist sterilization system to exterminate pests (harmful insects) in agricultural field and greenhouse. The system is composed of an ozone generator, an ozone-mist spray and a small container of ozone gas. The ozone generator can supply highly concentrated ozone using the surface dielectric barrier discharge. Ozone-mist is produced using a developed nozzle system. We studied the effects of ozone-mist spray sterilization on insects and agricultural plants. The sterilization conditions are estimated by monitoring the behavior of aphids and observing the damage of the plants. It was shown that aphids were exterminated in 30 s without noticeable damages of the plant leaves. The reactive radicals with strong oxidation potential such as hydroxyl radical (*OH), hydroperoxide radical (*HO2), the superoxide ion radical (*O2‒) and ozonide radical ion (*O3‒) can increase the sterilization rate for aphids