Cases in Management Science (Business Statistics) - Softcover

Lapin, Lawrence L.; Whisler, William D.

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9780534514259: Cases in Management Science (Business Statistics)

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ISBN 10: 0534514251 ISBN 13: 9780534514259

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 1996

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Intended for introductory management science and quantitative methods courses for both undergraduates and MBAs and operations research courses in engineering, these real-world cases offer the meaningful applications that will enrich any course. Perfect for courses using spreadsheets, the book's 54 cases are all based on real-life situations. They are organized under major topical groupings such as linear programming, project planning, transportation and assignment problems, inventory decisions, simulation, game theory, forecasting, and decision analysis.

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Designed as a supplement to an introductory course in management science or quantitative methods, this 39-case reader provides students with real application problems that demonstrate how modern organizations actually practice management science. Each case contains exercise questions for the student to consider. These cases ultimately encourage students to apply critical thinking skills to any business-oriented decision in management science.

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Ph.D. University of California at Berkeley

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