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This paper deals with four characteristic Markov type manpower flow model which extends the three characteristic model. This is done in order to get more insight into Manpower planning. The basic equations of manpower stocks and flows are analysed.
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Srinivasan, A., Mariappan, P. Four Characteristic Markov Type Manpower Flow Model. OPSEARCH 38, 496–507 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398653
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398653