An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making

Cochran, James J.,Camm, Jeffrey D.,Williams, Thomas A.,Sweeney, Dennis J.,Anderson, David R.

ISBN 10: 1111823618 / ISBN 13: 9781111823610

Published by Cengage Learning, 2015

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Title: An Introduction to Management Science: ...

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Reflecting the latest developments in Microsoft® Office Excel® 2013, Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann’s AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO DECISION MAKING, 14E equips readers with a sound conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays in the decision-making process. The trusted market leader for more than two decades, the book uses a proven problem-scenario approach to introduce each quantitative technique within an applications setting. All data sets, applications, and screen visuals reflect the details of Excel 2013 to effectively prepare you to work with the latest spreadsheet tools. In addition, readers can get a copy of LINGO software and Excel add-ins with the book’s online content.

About the Author:

Dr. David R. Anderson is a leading author and Professor Emeritus of Quantitative Analysis in the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati. He has served as head of the Department of Quantitative Analysis and Operations Management and as Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration. He was also coordinator of the college’s first Executive Program. In addition to introductory statistics for business students, Dr. Anderson has taught graduate-level courses in regression analysis, multivariate analysis and management science. He also has taught statistical courses at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. Dr. Anderson has received numerous honors for excellence in teaching and service to student organizations. He is the co-author of ten textbooks related to decision sciences and actively consults with businesses in the areas of sampling and statistical methods. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he earned his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University.