Operations Research for Management

Contents: Preface. 1. Operations research and managerial decision making. 2. Linear programming: formulation and graphical method. 3. Linear programming: the simplex method. 4. Linear programming: duality and sensitivity analysis. 5. Transportation models. 6. Assignment models. 7. Integer programming. 8. Goal programming. 9. Decision theory. 10. Game theory. 11. Sequencing models. 12. Inventory control models. 13. Maintenance and replacement models. 14. Sequencing models. 15. Network models: PERT and CPM. 16. Dynamic programming. 17. Markov processes. 18. Simulation models. Appendix. Selected reference. Index.

"Thoroughly revised and enlarged third edition of the book "Operations Research for Management" introduces various operations research techniques and its applications in a simple and lucid style. It contains numerous examples and questions which describe variety of applications in different areas of management. The mathematical level of the book is purposely kept low in order to make it more useful and appropriate for its readers. The book is primarily written for the students of management, commerce, economics, mathematics, engineering, various professional courses and other competitive examinations."