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4. Presentation of a case to be developed during
the course or a mini-project to be carried out by participants.
Emphasis should be on problem formulation. Solution of part
of the problem may be achieved by "hands on" use of canned
computer programs during laboratory session.
5. Introduction to planning and evaluation approaches
including flow charting, PERT (Program Evaluation and Review
Technique), CPM (Critical Path Method), Gantt charts. Include
actual examples with computer use optional. Also include dis-
cussion of process and outcome evaluations with appropriate
examples.
6. Introduction to resource allocation models.
Presentation of simple linear programming case study. Illus-
tration of graphical solution technique. Discussion of assump-
tions in problem formulation. Computer usage desirable.
7. Introduction to data sources and data collection.
Should review data management and processing concerns, data
reliability issues, information systems and potential problem
areas.
8. Preparation for cost-benefit analysis and capital
budgeting. Discounting (net present value), project costing,
simple cost-benefit analysis example, definition and development
of internal rate of return, and benefit/cost ratio should all
be covered.
9. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Definition of incremental
benefits and costs; imlpact - incidence matrix; complete cost-
benefit example, using hand calculations. Computer example
desirable.