Summary

Substantially revised and updated, this third edition of Quantitative Methods for Decision Makers'retains its easy-to-read and accessible style. The author provides a detailed understanding of the role and purpose of quantitative methods in effective management and in managerial decision-making.The text focuses on the practical application of techniques by public and private sector managers and shows how such techniques can be incorporated into the wider decision-making process in every organisation. A complete range of quantitative skills is developed using real data sets. New features: * New and updated cases and Financial Times extracts* More international examples* Increased coverage of use and interpretation of software generally * Inclusion of solutions to some text questions to allow students to test their understanding* Restructuring of longer sections into more accessible pieces* Improved Instructor's Manual, including solutions to text questions.Key features: * Includes real-life case studies which help to bring to life the techniques introduced in the text. * Focuses on public and private sector organisations illustrating how techniques can contribute to management decis