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Learn today's management science concepts and techniques--and how they will benefit you in the classroom and business world beyond--with the definitive leader in management science, INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING, 12E. The latest edition of this leading text blends a readable style with a wealth of examples that demonstrate how businesses throughout the world use management science techniques to further their success. Proven, realistic problems help strengthen critical problem-solving skills, while numerous self-test exercises with complete solutions allow you to immediately check your personal understanding of the material. Every new edition now includes the highly respected LINGO 10 software that is integrated with text problems to help you develop the skills to use this, Excel, and many other valuable software packages to resolve management science problems. This edition now places greater emphasis on the applications of management science and use of computer software with less focus on algorithms. Much of the algorithm coverage as well as Excel templates and add-in software, and the user-friendly Management Scientist software are available on the text's accompanying Student CD. Trust INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, 12E to introduce the management science skills you need now and into the future with clarity you can understand and practicality you can immediately apply.
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 Excellent text and guide to computer solutions. July 6, 1999
JDean46109@AOL.COM (Fort Smith, Arkansas)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I used Anderson and Sweeney's text in an MBA quatitative analysis course at the University of Arkansas. Anderson and Sweeney also provide a study guide and solutions manual which are very helpful. A computer program called the Management Scientist is available which allows you to solve linear programming as well as other operational research problems. Many problems are solved using Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft's Excel Solver are presented. Overall, it is a excellent learning tool.
katz April 19, 2005
katz
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Trust Me. This is the only book that you'll need to get started started in this area. The authors have done an excellent job in producing such a work, that takes care to explain all the details of management science.
I used this text for my professional exams (CIMA) and the it was great. All the chapters in this book are cleanly written to take that I doesn't leave anything unexplained. However, the following chapters are the ones that I like the most in this book:
1. Introduction to LP
2. LP: Sensitivity Analysis: Amazing work here.
3. LP Applications: formulation of problems in this chapter may be bit difficult at first, but keep reading and you'll learn and appreciate the work that the authors have put in.
4. LP - Simplex Method: My favorite chapter. Is highly readable. This one chapter alone is worth the book.
5. LP - Simplex Sensitivity.
6. Integer LP
7. Project Scheduling - Great, well written chapter, another favorite of mine.
8. Decision Analysis - Good but the problems are repetative.
9. Markov Process - An introduction only, but the application of markov process to accounts receivable anlaysis is very useful for anyone wondering about the applications of markov processes.
Overall a great book that is worth its price.
Great Study Guide! December 28, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This goes great with the hardcover textbook. It is full of problems and solutions to practice with.
A mis estudiantes les gusta! March 28, 2000
Alejandro Teran (Mexico City)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
He usado el libro en cursos de maestria en administracion. Mis estudiantes lo recomiendan por ser muy didactico, sin sacrificar profundidad en la presentacion de los temas.
Worth it September 22, 2008
Kyle M. Dodig (Monmouth County, NJ USA)
I recently purchased this book for a graduate-level class. One of the class professors voiced that she uses this book at least weekly in her career (outside of the college) as a project manager for a large construction outfit. I've thumbed through the book and I must say that it covers an unbelievable amount of subject-related matter with examples spanning several areas: banking & finance, distribution & transportation, inventory, marketing, et al. The approaches covered are vast and among others, included are areas such as breakeven analysis, linear programming (normal & simplex), game theory, nonlinear optimization problems, project scheduling with PERT/CRM, waiting line models, forecasting, Markov processes, and dynamic programming. I am looking forward to learning a lot with this book as my companion. Just as the professor finds herself using it frequently, I certainly think I'll be referring to it for quite some time. Don't let the price scare you. There's a lot of knowledge packed into its 816 pages. It's well worth the investment!
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