{"product_id":"9780230316478","title":"Management Science Decision-making through systems thinking","description":"\u003ch1\u003eManagement Science\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecision-making through systems thinking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHans Daellenbach | Donald McNickle | Shane Dye\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManagement Science\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the subject, incorporating a broad set of approaches and tools. The authors explore both 'soft' and 'hard' methodologies and highlight conceptual aspects rather than the mathematics of the techniques or computer methods. The book is therefore suitable for students and readers with a wide range of mathematical abilities at both the undergraduate and MBA level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book bases management science within a clear systems thinking framework. Ideas and concepts are demonstrated with real-life examples and case studies. Readers are shown how decision making over time, under uncertainty, and subject to constraints, multiple objectives, and value and perception conflicts can be modelled, all within this system thinking framework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition of Management Science offers:\u003cbr\u003e- An emphasis on problem formulation, indicating how management science and operational research techniques fit into the wider problem-solving process\u003cbr\u003e- Revised chapters on queuing, simulation, and problem structuring methods\u003cbr\u003e- updated coverage of forecasting, linear and integer programming\u003cbr\u003e- New sections on the role of management science consultants\u003cbr\u003e- Improved pedagogy, navigation and design\u003cbr\u003e- Up-to-date coverage of software\u003cbr\u003e- Real-world case studies, encouraging the reader to apply the concepts studied \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/management-science-2e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHANS DAELLENBACH worked for several years as an operations researcher for Standard Oil of California after gaining his PhD. He taught at the Universities of California and Washington before joining the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, where he introduced Operations Research as a separate discipline. He launched the Canterbury MBA Program more than twenty-five years ago, and served as its first director.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDONALD McNICKLE is a senior lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHANE DYE is a senior lecturer in Management Science at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003eHANS DAELLENBACH worked for several years as an operations researcher for Standard Oil of California after gaining his PhD. He taught at the Universities of California and Washington before joining the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, where he introduced Operations Research as a separate discipline. He launched the Canterbury MBA Program more than twenty-five years ago, and served as its first director. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDONALD McNICKLE is a senior lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHANE DYE is a senior lecturer in Management Science at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 December 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Globe Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780230316478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669636186252,"sku":"9780230316478","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_c70e2257-949c-42cf-9a77-6620d0d5b311.jpg?v=1785203058","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780230316478","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}