Examples of Alternative Organizations
By changing the variable parameters, different activity levels for the organization can be chosen and the effects on the budget can be observed.
Organization Structures with Approximately the Same Cost as the Baseline Model
|
Parameter |
Value |
Value |
|
Number of visits |
80 |
50 |
|
Average size visiting teams |
5 |
3.5 |
|
Number of Top Posts |
6 |
5 |
|
On-site days per Visit |
3 |
3 |
|
Benefits salary ratio |
.50 |
.45 |
|
Location |
Low Cost Location |
High Cost Location |
|
Total Cost |
$28,926,583 |
$30,063,580 |
Higher and Lower Cost Organizations
|
HIGHER COST |
LOWER COST |
|
|
Variable Parameter |
Value |
Value |
|
Number of visits |
125 |
50 |
|
Average size visiting teams |
5 |
3.5 |
|
Number of Top Posts |
7 |
5 |
|
On-site days per Visit |
3 |
2 |
|
Benefits Salary Ratio |
.55 |
.45 |
|
Location |
High Cost Location |
Low Cost Location |
|
Total Cost |
$43,593,682 |
$22,616,627 |