Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis FROM THE PUBLISHER
Cliff Ragsdale is an innovator of the spreadsheet teaching revolution and is highly regarded in the field of management science. The 4th edition retains the elements and philosophy that has made its past editions so successful. New topics have been added as well as examples that are relevant to decision making in today's business world. This new edition of Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis provides instruction in the most commonly used management science techniques and shows how these tools can be implemented using the most current version of Microsoft Excel for Windows. This text also focuses on developing both algebraic and spreadsheet modeling skills.
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A text/CD-ROM package providing an introduction to the most commonly used management science techniques, showing how these tools can be implemented using Microsoft Excel. Unique features include use of algebraic formulations and spreadsheets together to develop conceptual thinking, emphasis on model formulation and interpretation rather than algorithms, and realistic examples with step-by-step instructions. Includes chapter questions, problems, and cases. The CD-ROMs contain trial and full versions of software, plus spreadsheet files. This edition offers new discussions of data envelopment analysis, genetic algorithms, simulation, and sensitivity analysis techniques. For students familiar with basic Windows and spreadsheet concepts. The author is affiliated with Georgia Southern University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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