Introduction to Management Science (10th Edition)

ISBN: 0136064361
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2006
Pages: 358

Authors: Bernard W. Taylor

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Introduction to Management Science, Ninth Edition
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Learning Features
Microsoft Project
Instructors and Students Supplements
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Management Science
The Management Science Approach to Problem Solving
Model Building: Break-Even Analysis
Computer Solution
Management Science Modeling Techniques
Business Usage of Management Science Techniques
Management Science Models in Decision Support Systems
Summary
References
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 2. Linear Programming: Model Formulation and Graphical Solution
Model Formulation
A Maximization Model Example
Graphical Solutions of Linear Programming Models
A Minimization Model Example
Irregular Types of Linear Programming Problems
Characteristics of Linear Programming Problems
Summary
References
Example Problem Solutions
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 3. Linear Programming: Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis
Computer Solution
Sensitivity Analysis
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 4. Linear Programming: Modeling Examples
A Product Mix Example
A Diet Example
An Investment Example
A Marketing Example
A Transportation Example
A Blend Example
A Multiperiod Scheduling Example
A Data Envelopment Analysis Example
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problems
Case Problem
Case Problems
Chapter 5. Integer Programming
Integer Programming Models
Integer Programming Graphical Solution
Computer Solution of Integer Programming Problems with Excel and QM for Windows
01 Integer Programming Modeling Examples
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problems
Case Problem
Case Problems
Case Problem
Chapter 6. Transportation, Transshipment, and Assignment Problems
The Transportation Model
Computer Solution of a Transportation Problem
The Transshipment Model
The Assignment Model
Computer Solution of an Assignment Problem
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 7. Network Flow Models
Network Components
The Shortest Route Problem
The Minimal Spanning Tree Problem
The Maximal Flow Problem
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 8. Project Management
The Elements of Project Management
CPMPERT
Probabilistic Activity Times
Microsoft Project
Project Crashing and TimeCost Trade-off
Formulating the CPMPERT Network as a Linear Programming Model
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 9. Multicriteria Decision Making
Goal Programming
Graphical Interpretation of Goal Programming
Computer Solution of Goal Programming Problems with QM for Windows and Excel
The Analytical Hierarchy Process
Scoring Models
Summary
References
Example Problems Solutions
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 10. Nonlinear Programming
Nonlinear Profit Analysis
Constrained Optimization
Solution of Nonlinear Programming Problems with Excel
A Nonlinear Programming Model with Multiple Constraints
Nonlinear Model Examples
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 11. Probability and Statistics
Types of Probability
Fundamentals of Probability
Statistical Independence and Dependence
Expected Value
The Normal Distribution
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Chapter 12. Decision Analysis
Components of Decision Making
Decision Making Without Probabilities
Decision Making with Probabilities
Decision Analysis with Additional Information
Utility
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 13. Queuing Analysis
Elements of Waiting Line Analysis
The Single-Server Waiting Line System
Undefined and Constant Service Times
Finite Queue Length
Finite Calling Population
The Multiple-Server Waiting Line
Additional Types of Queuing Systems
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problems
Case Problem
Chapter 14. Simulation
The Monte Carlo Process
Computer Simulation with Excel Spreadsheets
Simulation of a Queuing System
Continuous Probability Distributions
Statistical Analysis of Simulation Results
Crystal Ball
Verification of the Simulation Model
Areas of Simulation Application
Summary
References
Example Problem Solution
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 15. Forecasting
Forecasting Components
Time Series Methods
Forecast Accuracy
Time Series Forecasting Using Excel
Time Series Forecasting Using QM for Windows
Regression Methods
Summary
References
Example Problem Solutions
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Chapter 16. Inventory Management
Elements of Inventory Management
Inventory Control Systems
Economic Order Quantity Models
The Basic EOQ Model
The EOQ Model with Noninstantaneous Receipt
The EOQ Model with Shortages
EOQ Analysis with QM for Windows
EOQ Analysis with Excel and Excel QM
Quantity Discounts
Reorder Point
Determining Safety Stock By Using Service Levels
Order Quantity for a Periodic Inventory System
Summary
References
Example Problem Solutions
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Case Problem
Appendix A. Normal and Chi-Square Tables
Appendix B. Setting Up and Editing a Spreadsheet
Titles and Headings
Borders
Column Centering
Deleting and Inserting Rows and Columns
Decimal Places
Increasing or Decreasing the Spreadsheet Area
Expanding or Reducing Column and Row Widths
Inserting an Equation or a Formula into a Cell
Printing a Spreadsheet
Appendix C. The Poisson and Exponential Distributions
The Poisson Distribution
The Exponential Distribution
Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
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Module A. The Simplex Solution Method
Converting the Model into Standard Form
The Simplex Method
Summary of the Simplex Method
Simplex Solution of a Minimization Problem
A Mixed Constraint Problem
Irregular Types of Linear Programming Problems
The Dual
Sensitivity Analysis
Problems
Module B. Transportation and Assignment Solution Methods
Solution of the Transportation Model
Solution of the Assignment Model
Problems
Module C. Integer Programming: The Branch and Bound Method
The Branch and Bound Method
Problems
Module D. Nonlinear Programming Solution Techniques
The Substitution Method
The Method of Lagrange Multipliers
Problems
Module E. Game Theory
Game Theory
Types of Game Situations
A Pure Strategy
A Mixed Strategy
Problems
Module F. Markov Analysis
The Characteristics of Markov Analysis
The Transition Matrix
Steady-State Probabilities
Additional Examples of Markov Analysis
Special Types of Transition Matrices
Excel Solution of the Debt Example
Problems
Case Problem
Case Problem
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