Introduction to Management Science: A Quantitative Approach to Decision Making - Hardcover

This best-selling book flawlessly blends problem formulation, managerial interpretation, and math techniques with an emphasis on problem solving. Intended for business professionals, and managers who would like to have a better conceptual understanding of the role management science in the decision-making process. Blends problem formulation, managerial interpretation, and math techniques with an emphasis on problem solving.

Best-selling text in the market. Introduction to Management Science, 9e blends problem formulation, managerial interpretation, and math techniques with an emphasis on problem solving. The problem-scenario approach introduces quantitative procedures through situations that include both problem formulation and technique applicationExtensive linear programming coverage includes problem formulation, computer solution, and practical application. Text covers transportation, assignment, and the integer programming extension of linear programming, as well as advanced topics like waiting line models, simulation, and decision analysis. Large selection of problems includes self-test problems with complete solutions and 20 case problems. Excel spreadsheet appendices are included in this edition.