Computer Simulation in Management Science - Softcover

Michael Pidd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471910392 ISBN 13: 9780471910398

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, 1986

Synopsis

Now available in paperback edition, Computer Simulation in Management Science describes the modelling of management systems for simulation. Many flow diagrams are provided together with numerous examples in BASIC. Section I is a general introduction to the simulation methods commonly used in management science. Sections II and III provide detailed treatment of discrete simulation and system dynamics and by following the described principles the reader should be able to write well-structured programs to produce valid simulations.

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From the Back Cover

Computer Simulation in Management Science Michael Pidd The Management School. University of Lancaster, UK The fourth edition of this book reflects its continued popularity and standing in the field. It provides a clear guide to the role of modelling in the computer simulation methods used in management science. Readers will find an in-depth coverage of the modelling, computing and statistical aspects of discrete simulation and systems dynamics. Part I is a general introduction to the simulation methods commonly used in management science. Part II gives a detailed exposition of discrete event simulation, and Part III provides a description of the methods of system dynamics as an approach to policy modelling within organisations. Overall, the book shows why computer simulation within organisations. Overall, the book shows why computer simulation models are popular and gives a thorough guide to their construction and use. Revisions to this edition include a completely new chapter on computer simulation in practice, which discusses how best to make use of computer simulation models in achieving real benefits within organisations. Updated areas include: *three-phase and other methods *sampling methods *output analysis and experimentation *discrete simulation software *system dynamics simulation There are also links to software libraries in Turbo Pascal, C, C++, Visual BASIC and Java on the World Wide Web.

About the Author

Michael Pidd is Professor and Head of the Department of Management Science at Lancaster University, having previously been Professor of Management Studies. He is well-known as one of Britain's leading specialists in computer simulation, having taught the subject for over twenty years. He has published over 50 papers, articles and books. He is the author of Tools for Thinking: Modelling in Management Science, which is also published by John Wiley & Sons.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0471910392
• ISBN 13: 9780471910398
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 252