Easy to understand-even for learners with limited math backgrounds,
this book uses a modeling approach to provide thorough coverage of the
basic techniques in quantitative methods and focuses on the managerial
applications of these techniques. An interesting and reader friendly
writing style makes for a clear presentation, complete with all the
necessary assumptions and mathematical details. Chapter topics
include probability concepts and applications, decision models and
decision trees, regression models, forecasting, inventory control
models, linear programming modeling applications and computer analyses,
network models, project management, simulation modeling, and more.
For an introduction toquantitative analysis, quantitative management,
operations research, or management science-especially for those
individuals preparing for work in agricultural economics and health
care fields.