Introduction to Management Science (7th Edition) [Hardcover]

Bernard W. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0130331902 | ISBN-13: 978-0130331908 | Edition: 7

For courses in Management Science, Quantitative Methods or Decision Models. This widely adopted text presents an accessible introduction to the techniques and applications of management science. It is designed to make the subject easy to understand, interesting and accessible for students with limited mathematical background or skills. The author focuses on management science not only as a collection of techniques and processes, but as a philosophy and method for approaching problems in a logical manner, and includes spreadsheets with solutions in every chapter.

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This widely-adopted introduction to the often mathematically rigorous techniques and applications of management science is designed to make the subject easy to understand, interesting -- and accessible -- for students with limited mathematical background or skills. Taylor focuses on management science not only as a collection of techniques and processes -- but as a philosophy and method for approaching problems in a logical manner -- a skill that is applicable across disciplines and endeavors -- in all types of jobs in all types of organizations. His perspective is contemporary, his approach is "hands-on," and his pedagogy is abundant, supportive, and user-friendly -- for students and instructors alike. Computer usage is interwoven in every chapter, and tutorials are provided in appendices. Comprehensive in coverage and flexible in organization, the text is designed to accommodate a broad range of management science course structures. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Key Benefit: Comprehensive in coverage and flexible in organization, this introduction to the often mathematically rigorous techniques and applications of management science is designed to make the subject straightforward, easy to understand, interesting, and accessible. Key Topics: Focuses on management science not only as a collection of techniques and processes, but as a philosophy and method for approaching problems in a logical manner — a tool that is applicable across disciplines and endeavors — in all types of jobs in all types of organizations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (June 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130331902
• ISBN-13: 978-0130331908
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,080,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied, September 28, 2011

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I had prepared myself (after reading former reviews) for receiving the book close to my class date. However to my surprise, I received it in a matter of days. A note inside explained that because of some not so good reviews, they had expedited my book at no extra charge. Now that's the way to do business.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Decision Analysis Textbook ever!, July 23, 2011

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This textbook is the ideal business computing programming tool for Decision Analysis I have found. I have purchased three others and I have attempted to use some from the library as well. Dr. Taylor makes the topics relevant and practical and one must locate the companion site under Prentice Hill in order to make use of his unexceptional examples. The knowledge this book imparts will enable managers in any organization to access powerful tools that can truly minimize cost and frustration!