Abstract:
Let
T_X
be the full transformation semigroup on a total order set
X = \ 1 <2 < \cdots < n\ 
. Then
S_n^ - = \left\ f \in T_X:\forall x \in X,f(x) \le x \right\
is a subsemigroup of
T_X
. We endow the order-decreasing transformation semigroup
S_n^ - 
with the natural partial order. With respect to this partial order, we investigate when two elements of
\Large S_n^- 
are related, then find elements of
\Large S_n^- 
which are compatible with the order. Also, we characterize the minimal elements and the maximal elements of
\Large S_n^- 
.