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Introductory Management Science
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Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets
By
Gary D. Eppen, Floyd J. Gould, Charles P. Schmidt, Jeffrey H. Moore
| Rating: | | | Format: | Mixed media product, 880 pages, 5th edition Edition | | Other Information: | Illustrations, ports. | | Published In: | United Kingdom, 24 December 1997 |
Suitable for a management science or operations research course which takes a spreadsheet approach, this text introduces readers to the key ideas of modelling and management decision making. The book offers a conceptual foundation for all topics and the role of spreadsheet modelling techniques in th larger context of business decision-making. |
Table of ContentsPart 1 Models and modelling: introduction to modelling; spreadsheet modelling. Part 2 Optimization: linear programming - formal models, linear programming - spreadsheet models; linear programming - geometric representations and graphical solutions; linear programming - interpreting the Solver Sensitive Report; linear programming - applications; Integer and non-linear models; multi-objective decision making. Part 3 Modelling under uncertainty: decision analysis; Monte Carlo simulation; simulation with spreadsheet add-ins; queuing models; forecasting; project management. Part 4 Implementation: implementation. Appendices: basic concepts in probability; answers to odd numbered problems; Excel commands useful for modelling; Solver tips and messages.
| Publisher: | Pearson US Imports & PHIPEs | | ISBN: | 0138893950 |
| EAN: | 9780138893958 | | Dimensions: | 26.0 x 21.0 x 3.0 centimeters (1.63 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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