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  Taylor, Bernard W.   Introduction to management science / Bernard W. Taylor III.9th ed.   p. cm.   Includes bibliographical references and index.   ISBN 0-13-196133-0   1. Management science.   I. Title.   T56T38 2007   658dc22   2005056551  

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Dedication

To Diane, Kathleen, and Lindsey

To the memory of my grandfather, Bernard W. Taylor, Sr.