Introduction to Management Science FROM THE PUBLISHER
This best-selling introduction to the techniques and applications of management science is designed to make the subject easy to understand, interesting, and accessible for readers with limited mathematical background or skills. The book focuses on management science not only as a collection of techniques and processes, but as a philosophy and method for approaching problems in a logical manner. Following a Rbegin-from-the-basicsS approach for all topics, this book provides comprehensive coverage and flexible organization but does not assume an understanding of the mathematical underpinnings of any topic on the part of the reader. Each short, easy-to-read chapter centers around simple, straightforward examples that demonstrate the fundamentals of the techniques and provide specific solution steps that can be applied to other situations. Demonstrates how management science techniques can improve efficiency and save money. It also interweaves computer usage throughout every chapter. The sixth edition of Introduction to Management Science has been revised to reflect the most up-to-date practices and techniques. It now includes a revised discussion on the modeling process and new discussions the Analytical Hierarchy Procedure (AHP) and Multiple Regression. It also includes Excel Spreadsheet Solutions, including Excel QM, Crystal Ball software, and TreePlan software. An essential reference book for every professional manager.*
SYNOPSIS
Focusing on the use of mathematical models to solve decision-making problems facing managers, coverage includes linear programming, integer programming, transportation and assignment problems, network flow models, project management, multi-criterial decision making, nonlinear programming, probability and statistics, decision analysis, queuing analysis, simulations, forecasting, and inventory management. Modeling techniques are presented in each chapter and illustrated with step-by-step examples. Complex formulas are kept to a minimum. Taylor teaches at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
A text for quantitative courses in management science, ideal for students with limited mathematical backgrounds. Learning features include chapter summaries, example problems, questions, exercises, and cases, with selected answers. This sixth edition is reorganized to reflect a clearer split between deterministic and probabilistic topics, and provides optional spreadsheet solutions in most chapters. Other new features include a CD-ROM with commercial software and software templates for use with text examples. The text continues to utilize the publisher's educational software, QM for Windows. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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