Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code Course Title Course Planner Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits
MGT613 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 15604::Harpreet Singh Bedi 4.0 1.0 0.0 5.0
Course Category Courses with numerical and conceptual focus

TextBooks
Sr No Title Author Edition Year Publisher Name
T-1 Operations Research Sharma, J.K. 4th 2009 MacMillan
Reference Books
Sr No Title Author Edition Year Publisher Name
R-1 Operations Research Taha, H.A 8th 2007 Prentice Hall
R-2 Operations Research Kapoor, V.K 7th 2007 S. Chand
R-3 Operations Research Panneerselvam, R., 2nd 2007 Prentice Hall, USA.
R-4 Operations Research Gupta, P.K. Hira, D.S., 1st 2008 S. Chand

Other Reading

Sr No Journals articles as Compulsary reading (specific articles, complete reference)

OR-1 Game Theory and Operations Research: Some Musings 50 Years Later, Martin Shubik Link: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=271029 ,
OR-2 Linear Programming for Optimization by Mark A. Schulze available at http://www.markschulze.net/LinearProgramming.pdf ,
OR-3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CRITICAL- PATH METHOD (CPM) AND PERT SIMULATED WITH PROCESSMODEL by LeRoy F. Simmons available at
http://www.informs-sim.org/wsc02papers/245.pdf ,
OR-4 Solving Linera Programing available at http://web.mit.edu/15.053/www/AMP-Chapter-02.pdf ,
OR-5 Game Theory: Some Observations by Martin Shubik, Yale School of Management available at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?
abstract_id=238964&download=yes ,
OR-6 Decision Tree Analysis- Choosing Between Options by Projecting available at http://multibrandmedia.com/articles/MBMI-Decision_Tree_Analysis.pdf ,
OR-7 Assignment Problems and the Location of Economic Activities availavle at
http://athens.src.uchicago.edu/jenni/atbarbar/assignement_references/Koopmans_Beckmann_ECA57_Assignment%20Problems%20and%20the%20Location
%20of%20Economic%20Activities.pdf ,
OR-8 Improvind Patent Examination Efficiency and Quality: An Operations Research Analysis of USPTO using Queuing Theory, Ayal Sharon, Link:
http://ssrn.com/abstract=1026320 ,
OR-9 OPERATIONS RESEARCH - CONTEMPORARY ROLE IN MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING available at
http://www.arpapress.com/Volumes/Vol3Issue2/IJRRAS_3_2_10.pdf ,

Relevant Websites
Sr No (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
RW-1 http://www.aboutcivil.com/primavera.html Primavera tutorial
 RW-2 http://www.public.asu.edu/~kirkwood/DAStuff/decisiontrees/DecisionTreePrimer-1.pdf Notes of Decision Tree Analysis of Azizona state University

RW-3 http://www.scienceofbetter.org/can_do/five_signs.htm 5 Signs You Could Benefit from Operations Research

RW-4 www.informs.org Official Site of Institute of Operations Research and Management

Science. Contains a plethora of other links and applications related to OR.
RW-5 http://www.purplemath.com/modules/linprog.htm Study Material- Linear Programming

RW-6 http://ptumech.loremate.com/or/node/1 Reading Material for students - All topics of Syllabus

RW-7 http://www.sas.com/technologies/analytics/optimization/or/ Softwares for OR

RW-8 http://www.dwmbeancounter.com/moodle/course/category.php?id=5 Simulation games

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE 7
Weeks After MTE 6
Spill Over 2

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Lecture Broad Topic(Sub Topic) Chapters/Sections Other Readings, Lecture Description Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool
Number Number of Text/reference Relevant Demonstration/ Case
books Websites, Audio Study / Images /
Visual Aids, animation / ppt etc.
software and Planned
Virtual Labs
Week 1 Lecture 1 Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Quantitative Approach of Understanding of the PPT
Research(Meaning) Decision making, need of Operation
Meaning and features of Research
OR
Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Importance of OR How OR is important in PPT
Research(Significance) solving different kind
of business problems
Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Applications of OR What are the different PPT
Research(Scope) areas where OR is
applicable
Lecture 2 Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Growth of OR from the Historical prospective PPT
Research(History of OR) past to till date of OR
Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 RW-3 Applications of OR What are the different PPT
Research(Applications of OR) RW-5 areas where OR is
applicable
Lecture 3 Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Models of OR Understanding of PPT
Research(OR Models) Models and Modeling
in OR
Week 1 Lecture 3 Introduction to Operations T-1:Chapter 1 Limitations of OR Areas to be taken care PPT
Research(Limitations) of while implementing
OR
Lecture 4 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Chapter 2 OR-2 Structure of Linear Understanding of the PPT
(Introduction) Programming, concept of LPP and
Meaning,Assumptions identifications of Areas
and applications of LPP where LPP can be
appplied
Week 2 Lecture 5 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Chapter 2 General Mathematical Understand ing of the Problem Solving
(Problem Formulation) Model of Linear fundamental concepts
Programming and general
Mathematical structure
of a linear
Programming
Lecture 6 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Chapter 2 General Mathematical Understand ing of the Problem Solving
(Problem Formulation) Model of Linear fundamental concepts
Programming and general
Mathematical structure
of a linear
Programming
Lecture 7 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Ch 3 OR-2 Graphic method of LPP How to represent the Problem Solving
(Graphical Solutions) OR-4 Mathematical Problem
RW-6 in Graphical way

Lecture 8 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Ch 3 OR-2 Graphic method of LPP How to represent the Problem Solving
(Graphical Solutions) OR-4 Mathematical Problem
RW-6 in Graphical way

Week 3 Lecture 10 LPP(Simplex) T-1:Ch 4 Introduction to Simplex Understand the Problem Solving
method of LPP, Problem meaning of Simplex
solving Maximization and logic of using
case Simplex method
Lecture 11 LPP(Big M method) T-1:Ch 4 OR-4 Simplex Algorithms Application of the Problem Solving
Minimization Case, Big Concept to real life
M Method problems
Lecture 12 LPP(Big M method) T-1:Ch 4 OR-4 Simplex Algorithms Application of the Problem Solving
Minimization Case, Big Concept to real life
M Method problems
Lecture 9 Linear Programming Problems T-1:Chapter 3 Unbounded, Infeasible Understanding of Problem Solving
(Special Conditions in Graphical and Multi optimum Special Conditions of
Method of LPP) solution in graphic Graphic Method of LPP
Week 4 Lecture 13 LPP(Special Conditions) T-1:Ch 4 OR-4 LPP in Special Condition Understanding of Problem Solving
RW-6 such as Degeneracy, Speciasl conditions of
Unbounded, Infeasible, LLP Solution
Multiple Optimal
Solution
Week 4 Lecture 14 LPP(Special Conditions) T-1:Ch 4 OR-4 LPP in Special Condition Understanding of Problem Solving
RW-6 such as Degeneracy, Speciasl conditions of
Unbounded, Infeasible, LLP Solution
Multiple Optimal
Solution
Lecture 15 LPP(Unconstrained Variables) T-1:Ch 4 Unconstrained variables Application of the Problem Solving
in simplex, Interpretation Concept to real life
of optimum simplex problems
Table
Lecture 16 LPP(Sensitivity Analysis) T-1:Ch 6 RW-6 Meaning of Sensitivity Understanding of the Problem Solving
analysis, application, Significance of
Effect on the Optimal Sensitivity Analysis
Solution of an LP Concept in Managerial
Problem due to Variation Decision Making
inthe Coefficient of
variables in constraints
and objective function
Week 5 Lecture 17 LPP(Duality (conversion only)) T-1:Ch 5 RW-6 Duality Meaning and Understanding of the Problem Solving
Conversion Significance of a
Duality Concept and
Shadow Price
Lecture 18 LPP(Duality (conversion only)) T-1:Ch 5 RW-6 Duality Meaning and Understanding of the Problem Solving
Conversion Significance of a
Duality Concept and
Shadow Price
Lecture 19 Assignment Problems T-1:Ch 10 Introduction to Understanding the PPT
(Introduction) Assignment Problem, Problem of Assignment
Process to be followed
Lecture 20 Assignment Problems(Hungarian T-1:Ch 10 OR-7 Problem Solving by How to Solve the Problem Solving
method) RW-6 Hungarian Method Assignment Problem by
using the Hungarian
Method
Week 6 Lecture 21 Assignment Problems(Hungarian T-1:Ch 10 OR-7 Problem Solving by How to Solve the Problem Solving
method) RW-6 Hungarian Method Assignment Problem by
using the Hungarian
Method
Lecture 22 Assignment Problems(Traveling T-1:Ch. 10 Problem Solving Application of the Problem Solving
Salesman problem) Travelling Salesman Concept to real life
problems
Assignment Problems(Assignment T-1:Ch. 2 Problem Solving Air Application of the Problem Solving
of Crews- Concept) crew and Ship crew Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 23 Transportation problems T-1:Ch 9 Introduction to Understanding of PPT
(Introduction) Transportation problems, Transportation Problem
Process
Transportation problems T-1:Ch 9 RW-4 Mathematical Model and Conversion of real life PPT
(Transportation model) RW-6 Interpretation of the problem into
Transportation Problem mathematical model
Week 6 Lecture 23 Transportation problems(North T-1:Ch 9 Initial Feasible solution How to Identify the Problem Solving
West Corner Method (NWCM)) North West Corner Initial Solution of the
Method Problem
Lecture 24 Transportation problems(Row and T-1:Ch 9 Initial Feasible solution How to Minimize the Problem Solving
Column Minima (LCET)) Least Cost Entry Method Transportation Cost
Though the Possible
Routs
Transportation problems(VAM) T-1:Ch 9 Vogal Approximation Understanding of the Problem Solving
Method Opportunity Cost of the
Varoius Resources
Week 7 Lecture 25 Transportation problems T-1:Ch. 9 Checking Degenracy and How to implement Problem Solving
(Degeneracy in Transportation) resolving transportation model
Lecture 26 Transportation problems(MODI T-1:Ch 9 Checking Optimality by How to find Optimal Problem Solving
method) Modi Method Solution of
Transportation Problem
Lecture 27 Transportation problems(MODI T-1:Ch 9 Checking Optimality by How to find Optimal Problem Solving
method) Modi Method Solution of
Transportation Problem
Lecture 28 Transportation problems T-1:Ch 9 Checking Optimality by How to find Optimal Problem Solving
(Optimality Test-Stepping Stone) Stepping stone Method Solution of
Transportation Problem

MID-TERM
Week 8 Lecture 29 Game Theory(Introduction) T-1:Ch 12 OR-1 Introduction to Game Understanding of the PPT
Theory and concept
Mathematical Models
Game Theory(Two Persons Zero T-1:Ch 12 Assumptions of Game Understanding of the PPT
Sum Games) Theory Zero Sum Game, basic requirement for
Game theory
Game Theory(Pure Strategies) T-1:Ch 12 Pure Game Finding out the value of Problem Solving
Pure Game
Lecture 30 Game Theory(Saddle Point) T-1:Ch 12 Saddle point Application of the Problem Solving
Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 31 Game Theory(Mixed strategies) T-1:Ch 12 OR-5 Mixed Game ODD Application of the Problem Solving
RW-6 Method Concept to real life
problems
Game Theory(Odd Method) T-1:Ch. 12 Mixed Game ODD Application of the Problem Solving
Method Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 32 Game Theory(Dominance Method) T-1:Ch 12 Dominance Method Understanding of the Problem Solving
Procedure to Reduce
the Size of the Payoff
Matix
Week 9 Lecture 33 Game Theory(Sub Game Method) T-1:Ch. 12 Sub Game Method Application of the Problem Solving
Concept to real life
problems
Week 9 Lecture 34 Game Theory(Graphic Method) T-1:Ch. 12 OR-5 Graphic Method Application of the Problem Solving
Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 35 CPM and PERT(Introduction) T-1:Ch13 Introduction to PERT Logical Sequencing of Problem Solving
and CPM, Network Activities to be
formation Performed in Project
Lecture 36 CPM and PERT(Introduction) T-1:Ch13 Introduction to PERT Logical Sequencing of Problem Solving
and CPM, Network Activities to be
formation Performed in Project
Week 10 Lecture 37 CPM and PERT(Time Estimates) T-1:Ch13 OR-3 Calculation of Time Understanding the Problem Solving
RW-6 Estimates concept of Time
Estimation in a Project
CPM and PERT(Slack) T-1:Ch13 Finding out Slack Length of Time in Problem Solving
Which a Non Critical
Activity can be Delayed
or Extended without
Delay the Total Project
Completion Time
Lecture 38 CPM and PERT(Float) T-1:Ch13 OR-3 Calculation of Floats Understanding the Float Problem Solving
RW-1 Concept ie Length of
RW-6 the Time for which an
Activity can be delayed
Lecture 39 CPM and PERT(Finding Critical T-1:Ch13 Finding Critical Paths How to find the Critical Problem Solving
Paths) Path
CPM and PERT(PERT Problems T-1:Ch. 13 PERT Problems Application of the Problem Solving
including variance of the Project) including variance of the concept of Probability
Project for calculation of
Project duration
Lecture 40 CPM and PERT(Crashing T-1:Ch13 Crashing of Project How to reduce the Problem Solving
Concept.) Duration of the Project
CPM and PERT(Problem Solving) T-1:Ch13 RW-1 Problem solving CPM Application of the Problem Solving
and PERT Concept to real life
problems
Week 11 Lecture 41 Queuing Theory(Concept) T-1:Ch16 Concept of Queuing To determine the PPT
Theory, Features, Types Balance Between Cost
of Queuing System, of Offering and Cost
Behaviour Incurred due to delay in
Offering Service
Queuing Theory(Waiting line T-1:Ch16 OR-8 Components of Waiting Deciding the Trade off PPT
process) Line Between Cost of
Service and Cost of
Waiting Time
Lecture 42 Queuing Theory(Single Server T-1:Ch16 Single Server Queuing Application of the Problem Solving
Queuing Model (M/M/1) only) Model Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 43 Queuing Theory(Single Server T-1:Ch16 Single Server Queuing Application of the Problem Solving
Queuing Model (M/M/1) only) Model Concept to real life
problems
Week 11 Lecture 44 Queuing Theory(Single Server T-1:Ch16 Single Server Queuing Application of the Problem Solving
Queuing Model (M/M/1) only) Model Concept to real life
problems
Week 12 Lecture 45 Decision Theory(Decision making T-1:Ch. 11 Introduction to decision How to Make Decision Problem Solving
under Certainty) theory, Process, Decision Under Certainty
Making Environment,
Decision making under
certainty Condition
Lecture 46 Decision Theory(Decision making T-1:Ch 11 Decision Under How to Take Decision Problem Solving
under Uncertainty & Risk) Uncertainty Risk Under Uncertain and
Risky Conditions
Lecture 47 Decision Theory(EVPI concept) T-1:Ch 11 Expected Value of the Understanding the Problem Solving
Perfect Information EVPI C concept and
Application of the
Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 48 Decision Theory(Decision Tree T-1:Ch 11 OR-6 Decision Tree Analysis Graphical Display of Problem Solving
Analysis) RW-2 Concept and numerical Progression of Decision
problems and Random Events
Week 13 Lecture 49 Decision Theory(Decision Tree T-1:Ch 11 OR-6 Decision Tree Analysis Graphical Display of Problem Solving
Analysis) RW-2 Concept and numerical Progression of Decision
problems and Random Events
Lecture 50 Monte Carlo Simulation(Meaning) T-1:Ch. 19 Introduction to Monte Understanding of the PPT
Carlo Simulation concept
Monte Carlo Simulation(Types of T-1:Ch. 19 RW-8 Types of Simulation Understanding of the PPT
Simulation) concept and
applications
Lecture 51 Monte Carlo Simulation(Steps in T-1:Ch. 19 RW-8 Steps in Simulation How to apply Problem Solving
Simulation Process) Process simulation in business
problems
Monte Carlo Simulation T-1:Ch. 19 Problem Solving of Applications of the Problem Solving
(Numerical Problems) Monte Carlo Simulation Concept to real life
problems
Lecture 52 Contempoary issue in Operations OR-9 Contemporary issue in Understanding and PPT
Research(Contempoary issue in Operations Research linking of subject with
operations Reseearch) current updates

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 53 T-1:Ch. 17 RW-6 Replacement Theory Understanding of the PPT
concept of replacement
of asset after a fixed
time period
Lecture 54 T-1:Ch. 14 RW-6 Inventory Management How to apply inventory PPT
management techniques
to control cost of
inventory
 Scheme for CA:
Component Frequency Out Of Each Marks Total Marks
Test 2 3 30 60

Total :- 30 60

Details of Academic Task(s)

AT No. Objective Topic of the Academic Task Nature of Academic Task Evaluation Mode Allottment /
(group/individuals/field submission Week
work
Test 1 To develop 6 Numerical Problems of 5 marks each from the topics Problem Individual 6 Numerical 3/4
analytical thinking formation, Graphic & Simplex method of LPP Problems of 5
& to check the marks
understanding level
of the students.
Test 2 To develop 6 Numerical Problems of 5 marks each from the topics Individual 6 Numerical 6/7
analytical thinging Assignment problems and Transportation problems Problems of 5
and to check the marks each
understanding level
of the students
Test 3 To develop 6 Numerical Problems of 5 marks each from the topics Game Individual 6 Numerical 10 / 11
analytical thinking theory, PERT- CPM and Queuing Theory Problems of 5
and too check marks each
understanding level
of the students

Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)
Tutorial No. Lecture Topic Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned
(case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)

Tutorial 1 Discussion on the relevance of subject and applications Discussion

in general life
Tutorial 2 Problem Formation Problem solving
Tutorial 3 Graphic Method of LPP (including TORA) Problem solving
Tutorial 4 Simplex Method- TORA Problem solving
Tutorial 5 Duality Problem solving
Tutorial 6 Assignment Problem - TORA Problem solving
Tutorial 7 Transportation Problem- TORA Problem solving
After Mid-Term
Tutorial 8 MTE Paper and Result Analysis and Diagnosis of Discussion and Analysis
Problem if any
Tutorial 9 Game Thoery Problem solving
Tutorial 10 PERT & CPM Problem solving
Tutorial 11 Queuing Theory Problem solving
Tutorial 12 Decision Theory Problem solving
Tutorial 13 Monte Carlo Simulation Problem solving