Practical Management Science (with CD-ROM, Decision Tools and Stat Tools Suite, and Microsoft Project 2003 120 Day Version)

by Winston, Wayne L.; Albright, S. Christian

• ISBN13: 9780534465124
• ISBN10: 0534465129
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-02
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

This text takes an active-learning approach, providing numerous examples and problems so students can practice extensively with a concept before moving on. Four types of problems -- skill-building, skill-extending, modeling, and cases are graded within sections and chapters to help instructors assign homework. Another important feature is the way that the text integrates modeling into all functional areas of business: finance, marketing, operations management using real examples and real data. The text emphasizes modeling over algebraic formulations and memorization of particular models. Shell files are also provided so that instructors can give students as much or as little information as they need.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Modeling

Introductory Spreadsheet Modeling

Introduction to Optimization Modeling

Linear Programming Models

Network Models

Linear Optimization Models with Integer Variables

Nonlinear Optimization Models

Evolutionary Solver: An Alternative Optimization Procedure

Multi-Objective Decision Making

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

Introduction to Simulation Modeling

Simulation Models

Inventory Models

Queueing Models 1

Project Scheduling Models

Regression and Forecasting Models.

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