Program planning and development of a national university teleconference network using simulation

ABSTRACT

This study is an attempt to provide the management of the National University Teleconference Network (NUTN) with effective decision rules for its program planning and development. A simulation model based on SLAM is developed for accomplishing this task. Both qualitative and quantitative data are used in the development of this model. The decision rules are based on two priority rules such as the highest priority be given for executing an activity pertinent to a program on a First Come First Served (FCFS) basis with and without preemption. The results obtained from the simulation model have been found to be in close agreement with the actual operations. Interestingly enough, the fact that the product under consideration is information itself makes this study unique from other conventional project management studies commonly found in the literature.

REFERENCES

• 1: Pritsker, A.A.B and Pegden, C.D.(1979), Introduction to Simulation and Slam. W11ey, New York.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA PROCESSING
      Subjects: Education

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.3 Communications Applications
          Subjects: Computer conferencing, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.8 Problem Solving, Control Methods, and Search
          Subjects: Plan execution, formation, and generation
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION

General Terms:
Design, Management, Measurement, Performance, Theory