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Introduction to Management Science, 12/e


Introduction to Management Science, 12/e
Author(s)  Bernard W. Taylor
ISBN  9789332579422
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2017
Pages  816
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 1070.00
  
 
 

A logical, step-by-step approach to complex problem-solving

Using simple, straightforward examples to present complex mathematical concepts, Introduction to Management Science gives students a strong foundation in how to logically approach decision-making problems. Sample problems are used liberally throughout the text to facilitate the learning process and demonstrate different quantitative techniques. Management Science presents modeling techniques that are used extensively in the business world and provides a useful framework for problem-solving that students can apply in the workplace.

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Bernard W. Taylor, III, is the R. B. Pamplin Professor of Management Science and Head of the Department of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech.


 

 

Management Science


Linear Programming: Model Formulation and Graphical Solution


Linear Programming: Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis


Linear Programming: Modeling Examples


Integer Programming


Transportation, Transshipment, and Assignment Problems


Network Flow Models


Project Management


Multicriteria Decision Making


Nonlinear Programming


Probability and Statistics


Decision Analysis


Queuing Analysis


Simulation


Forecasting


Inventory Management


Appendix A: Normal and Chi-Square Tables



Appendix B: Setting Up and Editing a Spreadsheet Site Modules



Appendix C: The Poisson and Exponential Distributions



 



Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems



Glossary



Index"


 

 

REVISED! Text Organization - The 12th edition features well-organized text that flows smoothly and follows a logical progression of topics, placing the different management science modeling techniques in their proper perspective. The first 10 chapters are related to mathematical programming that can be solved using Excel spreadsheets, including linear, integer, nonlinear, and goal programming, as well as network techniques.


NEW! Sections on Business Analytics (Chapter 1), Project Risk (Chapter 8), and Data Mining (Chapter 15) have been added to this edition.


NEW! Problems and Cases - A substantial number of homework questions, problems, and cases are offered for students to practice. The 12th edition includes more than 840 homework problems, 45 of which are new, and 69 end-of-chapter cases, 5 of which are new.


REVISED! Management Science Application Boxes - These boxes are located in every chapter in the text and describe how a company, an organization, or an agency uses the particular management science technique being presented and demonstrated in the chapter to compete in a global environment. Over  35% of the "Management Science Application" boxes are new for the 12th edition.


 

 
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