Quantitative Analysis for Management, 14th edition

Barry Render
, Ralph M. Stair
, Michael E. Hanna
, Trevor S. Hale

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Quantitative Analysis for Management helps you develop a real-world understanding of business analytics, quantitative methods, and management science. It does this by using mathematical model building, tangible examples, and computer applications. You're first introduced to models and then you apply those models using step-by-step, how-to instructions and software.

The 14th Edition features new examples, problems and cases to give you the most current and comprehensive understanding of quantitative analytics and management science.

ISBN-13: 9780138170851

Subject: Management

Category: Management Science

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
Probability Concepts and Applications
Decision Analysis
Regression Models
Forecasting
Inventory Control Models
Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods
Linear Programming Applications
Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models
Integer Programming, Goal Programming, and Nonlinear Programming
Project Management
Waiting Lines and Queuing Theory Models
Simulation Modeling
Markov Analysis
Statistical Quality Control

APPENDICES

Areas Under the Standard Normal Curve
Binomial Probabilities
Values of for Use in the Poisson Distribution
F Distribution Values
Using POM-QM for Windows
Using Excel QM and Excel Add-Ins
Solutions to Selected Problems
Solutions to Self-Tests

ONLINE MODULES

Analytic Hierarchy Process
Dynamic Programming
Decision Theory and the Normal Distribution
Game Theory
Mathematical Tools: Determinants and Matrices
Calculus-Based Optimization
Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Transportation, Assignment, and Network Algorithms
Business Analytics