AN INTEGER GOAL PROGRAMMING-MODEL TO ALLOCATE OFFICES TO STAFF IN AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

This paper investigates the problem of allocating office space to memb ers of staff in an academic institution. We identify several conflicti ng objectives and formulate an integer pre-emptive goal programming mo del to address them. Using data from a pilot site of the University of Westminster, UK, we then experiment with alternative rankings of the objectives. Finally, given the plans to consolidate the activities of this university into fewer sites and the resulting need to relocate so me staff members, we discuss how this model can be used to ensure that this process is carried out with the least possible inconvenience.