Management Science in Practice

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-470-02664-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, Terry

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensforschung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Terry Williams is Professor of Management at Southampton University. He has over 25 years experience in the Management Science/Operational Research field. He is a frequent conference speaker, and has published widely in many academic and professional journals and books.