Taylor, Bernard W. creator text Upper Saddle River Prentice Hall c2004 6th ed. monographic xx, 860p. : ill. ; 27cm. 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) This best-selling introduction to the techniques and applications of management science is designed to make the subject easy to understand, interesting, and accessible for readers with limited mathematical background or skills. The book focuses on management science not only as a collection of techniques and processes, but as a philosophy and method for approaching problems in a logical manner.KEY TOPICS: Following a "begin-from-the-basics"; approach for all topics, this book provides comprehensive coverage and flexible organization but does not assume an understanding of the mathematical underpinnings of any topic on the part of the reader. Each short, easy-to-read chapter centers around simple, straightforward examples that demonstrate the fundamentals of the techniques and provide specific solution steps that can be applied to other situations. Demonstrates how management science techniques can improve efficiency and save money. It also interweaves computer usage throughout every chapter Bernard W. Taylor III. Includes bibliographical references and index. eng. Management science Decision making data processing Decision making mathematical models 658.403 TAY 0139181032 MCCL 20251002072708.0 eng.