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Management Science in Practice

Terry Williams (Author)

9780470026649, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 1 August 2008

344 pages
23.2 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.51 kg

Written for students studying management science / operational research, Management Science in Practice takes a fundamental look at what management science is and how it can be practiced in today's management environment.  In doing so, it:

  • Provides an underlying philosophy of how organisations operate and how analysts interact with organisations
  • Describes the analysis toolbox used by Management Science professionals
  • Covers multi-methodology, problem structuring techniques and analysis techniques
  • Offers guidance about the practicalities of real-life consulting and focuses on the key practical skills needed

About This Book.

Part I: Management Science.

1 What Is Management Science?

2 Management Science Interventions.

Part II: Modelling Techniques.

3 Problem Structuring Methods.

4 Multi-Methodology.

5 Management Science Methods.

Part III: Practical Skills.

6 The Proposal Stage.

7 Data.

8 Appropriate Modelling.

9 Creativity.

10 Ancillary Practical Skills.

Part IV: Practice.

11 What Makes for Successful OR?

12 Ethics.

13 Reflective Practice.

The Final Note: The Future.

References.

Index.

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
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