Quantitative Decision Making with Spreadsheet Applications (with CD-ROM)

This comprehensive hardcover textbook, 'Quantitative Decision Making with Spreadsheet Applications' by Lawrence Lapin and William D. Whisler, published in 2001, is offered in good condition. Written for students with a background in algebra, this text provides a complete and modern treatment of basic management science methodology. The authors effectively survey the variety and power of management science tools, aiming to alleviate students' apprehension about the subject and to enable them to recognize on-the-job situations where these methodologies can be successfully employed. The book emphasizes modeling skills for students of varying mathematical backgrounds, explaining how to use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to build practical skills through problem-solving exercises, often broken into several parts to simplify complex concepts. Its modular structure offers instructors maximum flexibility. A significant feature of this edition is the inclusion of a special student version of Palisade Corporation's DecisionTools Suite on CD-ROM, which contains @Risk, PrecisionTree, BestFit, TopRank, and RiskView. This software is provided expressly for student use and requires student authorization for a full one-year license. Professional customers may use the software for 30 days, after which they must contact Palisade Corporation for a professional version if they wish to continue use.…