Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets
by Nagraj Balakrishnan, Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair Jr
3rd Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780136115830 |
| eText ISBN | 9780133468205 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2014 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that balances the conceptual decision modeling process with the practical use of spreadsheets. The text focuses on setting up and solving decision models, updated to reflect the version of Excel contemporary with its publication.
Core areas of study include mathematical optimization, operational modeling, and formal decision analysis. Within these methodologies, the text examines linear programming applications to illustrate how spreadsheet tools can resolve complex managerial problems.
To support coursework and independent problem practice, the volume provides instructional reference materials. These study aids include an appendix that contains brief solutions to all odd-numbered end-of-chapter problems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Managerial Decision Modeling
Chapter 2: Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods
Chapter 3: Linear Programming Modeling Applications with Computer Analyses in Excel
Chapter 4: Linear Programming Sensitivity Analysis
Chapter 5: Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models
Chapter 6: Integer, Goal, and Nonlinear Programming Models
Chapter 7: Project Management
Chapter 8: Decision Analysis
Chapter 9: Queuing Models
Chapter 10: Simulation Modeling
Chapter 11: Forecasting Models
Chapter 12: Inventory Control Models
Chapter Appendix A: Probability Concepts and Applications
Chapter Appendix B: Useful Excel 2010 Commands and Procedures for Installing ExcelModules
Chapter Appendix C: Areas Under the Standard Normal Curve
Chapter Appendix D: Brief Solutions to All Odd-Numbered End-of-Chapter Problems
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