Operations Research

Unit-I : INTRODUCTIONOperations Research-Meaning-Definition-Originand History-Characteristic features- Need-Scope-Steps-Techniques-Application–LimitationsUnit-II : LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMMeaning-Requirements-Assumptions-Applications-Formulating LPP-Advantages- Limitations-formulating LPP Model (simple problems only)Unit-III : METHODS OF LPPObtaining optimal solution for Linear Programing Problem (LPP)-Graphical Method- Problems- Simplex Method for type of LPP & for Slack Variable Case- Maximization Function-Minimization Function (simple problems only)Unit-IV : TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMSMeaning-(Initial Basic Feasible Solution)-Assumptions-Degenerate Solution-North- West Corner Method-Least Cost Method-Vogel’s Approximation Method-Assignment Problems-Features-Transportation Problem Vs Assignment Problem-Hungarian Method (Simple problems only).Unit-V GAME THEORYMeaning-Types of Games-Basic Assumptions-Finding value of game for Pure Strategy- Mixed Strategy-Indeterminate Matrix and Average Method-Graphical Method-Pure Strategy-Saddle Point-Pay off Matrix Value of game (simple problems only)