American Journal of Management Science and Engineering

Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016

  • Complexity Measurement in Engineering Projects Using Factor Analysis and the Single Multi-Attribute Rating Technique Exploiting Ranks (SMARTER)

    Odysseas Manoliadis, Emmanouil Vasilakis

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
    Pages: 36-43
    Received: 08 September 2016
    Accepted: 22 September 2016
    Published: 15 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20160102.11
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    Abstract: A lot of problems that emanate from complexity could have been mitigated or even avoided, if the factors that render a project complex and the risks that they induce, were fully comprehensible in order for a more appropriate management process to be established. The aim of this study is the comprehension of the meaning of complexity in engineering ... Show More
  • An Assessment of the Electrical Energy Needs of Beauty Saloon Industry in Ghana

    Mamudu Hamidu, Alfred Sarbah

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
    Pages: 44-53
    Received: 28 August 2016
    Accepted: 23 September 2016
    Published: 27 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20160102.12
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    Abstract: Insufficient and irregular power supply in Ghana has been a matter of concern to all. This situation runs through all industrial, commercial and domestic sectors of the Ghanaian economy, posing much challenge to the economic growth. This study considers the Beauty Salon industry which is one important but neglected industry which depends mostly on ... Show More
  • Recruitment & Selection Process of a Leading Telecom Company

    Neha Nazneen Siddiqui

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
    Pages: 54-60
    Received: 23 September 2016
    Accepted: 26 October 2016
    Published: 18 November 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20160102.13
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    Abstract: This paper presents the detailed analysis of recruitment and selection of a leading telecom company. The process of selection consists of three stages which are recruitment, screening and selection. The research methodology uses data collection, sampling, and data analysis. The initial research has been done using Observation, Questionnaire, and Pe... Show More
  • Linear Programming and Investment Appraisal: A Review of Literature

    Shobayo Peter Babatunde

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: 12 September 2016
    Accepted: 15 November 2016
    Published: 17 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20160102.14
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    Abstract: This report review international literature on linear programming and how it applies to investment appraisal. It highlights the acceptable methods on investment appraisal and describes the major aspect of investment appraisal. The research review literatures and identify the distinctions between the research as well as providing explanations for th... Show More
  • Potential Attributes of Contractors’ Prequalification Criteria for Civil Engineering Project: Essential Tools for Project Administration

    Akinmusire Adeleye Ola

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
    Pages: 67-75
    Received: 25 October 2016
    Accepted: 15 November 2016
    Published: 18 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20160102.15
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    Abstract: Several research efforts have been made to establish the acceptability of contractors’ prequalification criteria as basis for choosing a contractor to handle the delivery of projects with emphasis placed on the reliability of contractors’ prequalification criteria to yield expected result. No matter the choice of the criteria adopted in selecting t... Show More