Data envelopment analysis can measure the relative efficiency of a group of hospitals. The following data from a particular study involving two hospitals, including three input and three out measures: Evaluate the performance of hospital B. Input Measure: Hospital Full-Time Physicians Supply Expense Bed-Day Available A 310 $ 134,600 700 B 278 $ 114,000 600 Output Measure: Hospital Nurse Trained Intern Trained A 291 47 B 156 3

Define the decision variables (5 points)

Define the objective function (3 points) Define the constraints (8 points)

Determine the objective function and evaluation of hospital B (4 points)