In a decision problem, the single objective that is to be optimized is called the measure of effectiveness (MOE). In a linear-programming problem, the MOE is the objective function. In a queueing-theory problem, frequently used MOEs include the expected steady-state size and the mean line delay. Mathematical model.
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Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (2001). Measure of effectiveness (MOE) . In: Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0611-X_608
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