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Management Science in Practice

Terry Williams
July 2009, ©2008
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  • Overview
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

Table of Contents
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.

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Author Information
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.

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Management Science in Practice
by Terry Williams
ISBN 978-0-470-02664-9
July 2009, ©2008
Paperback, 342 pages
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Management Science in Practice
by Terry Williams
ISBN 978EUDTE00317
July 2011, ©2008
Wiley E-Text, 342 pages
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