An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making, Revised (with Microsoft Project and Printed Access Card) - Hardcover

Anderson, David R.; Sweeney, Dennis J.; Williams, Thomas A.; Camm, Jeffrey D.; Martin, R. Kipp

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1111532222 ISBN 13: 9781111532222

Publisher: South-Western, 2011

Synopsis

Gain a sound conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays in the decision-making process with the latest edition of the book that has defined today's management science course: Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Martin's AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO DECISION MAKING, REVISED 13th Edition. The trusted market leader for more than two decades, the new edition now prepares readers for success with the latest developments in Microsoft Office Excel 2010, including data sets, applications and screen visuals throughout that reflect Excel 2010. Readers learn from the book's proven applications-oriented approach, powerful examples, and problem-scenario approach that introduces each quantitative technique within an applications setting. Readers can get a copy of LINGO software and Excel add-ins with the book's online content. A copy of the popular Microsoft Project Professional 2010 accompanies the book on CD.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. David R. Anderson is a textbook 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. Professor Anderson has received numerous honors for excellence in teaching and service to student organizations. He is the coauthor 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 BS, MS, and PhD degrees from Purdue University.

About this edition

• Publisher: South-Western
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111532222
• ISBN 13: 9781111532222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 896