Introductory management science : decision modeling with spreadsheets

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Introductory management science : decision modeling with spreadsheets

G.D.Eppen...[et al.]

Prentice Hall, 1998

5th ed.

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Rev. ed. of: Introductory management science / F.J. Gould. 4th ed. c1993

"International edition" -- Cover

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Divided into four parts, this work deals with general modelling issues; deterministic models; probabalistic (stochastic) models; and implementation issues for applying models in organizations. It offers coverage of linear programming, as well as real-world problems and examples.

Table of Contents

I. MODELS AND MODELING.Introduction to Modeling.Spreadsheet Modeling.II. OPTIMIZATION.Linear Programming: Formal Models.Linear Programming: Spreadsheet Models.Linear Programming: Geometric Representations and Graphical Solutions.Linear Programming: Interpreting the Solver Sensitivity Report.Linear Programming: Applications.Integer and Non Linear Models.Multi-Objective Decision Making.III. MODELING UNDER UNCERTAINTY.Decision Analysis.Monte Carlo Simulation.Simulation with Spreadsheet Add-ins.Queuing Models.Forecasting.Project Management.IV. IMPLEMENTATION.Implementation.Appendix A.Basic Concepts in Probability.Appendix B.Answers to Odd Numbered Problems.Appendix C.Excel Commands Useful for Modeling (30 pages).Appendix D.Solver Tips and Messages (20-25 pages).Index.

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  • NCID
    BA38394897
  • ISBN
    • 0139064397
  • LCCN
    97018316
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, NJ
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxvii, 702, [60] p.
  • Size
    26 cm
  • Attached Material
    1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
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