Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
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.- 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
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.
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, Terry Williams:
- provides an underlying philosophy of how organizations operate and how analysts interact with organizations
- 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.
Management Science in Practice is a valuable resource for Management Science and Operational Research students. It is also intended for practitioners who seek to make analytical interventions in business management or those undertaking continuous professional development.