Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis by Cliff T Ragsdale

Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis by Cliff T Ragsdale

This fourth edition retains the elements and philosophy familiar to readers of past editions. New topics have been added as well as examples that are relevant to decision making in today's business world. The text provides instruction in the most commonly used management science techniques and shows how these tools can be implemented using the most up-to-date version of Microsoft Excel for Windows. This text also focuses on developing both algebraic and spreadsheet modelling skills.

Ragsdale, Cliff: - A leading innovator in spreadsheet instruction and highly regarded pioneer in business analytics, Dr. Cliff Ragsdale is the Bank of America Professor of Business Information Technology and Academic Director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, where he has taught since 1990. Dr. Ragsdale received his Ph.D. in management science and information technology from the University of Georgia. He also holds an M.B.A. in Finance and B.A. in psychology from the University of Central Florida. Before pursuing his Ph.D., he supervised benefit finance and qualified plans at the international headquarters of Red Lobster, Inc. He has served as an information systems and statistical consultant for a variety of companies and as an expert witness in the area of spreadsheet forensics. Dr. Ragsdale's primary areas of research interest include applications of artificial intelligence, mathematical programming and applying statistics to business problems. His research has appeared in numerous publications, including Decision Sciences; Naval Research Logistics; Omega: The International Journal of Management Science; Computers & Operations Research; Operations Research Letters and Personal Financial Planning. He has received both the Pamplin Award for excellence in teaching and the Outstanding Doctoral Educator Award from the Pamplin College of Business Administration at Virginia Tech. Dr. Ragsdale is a fellow of the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) and active member of DSI and INFORMS.

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ISBN 13	9780324203059
ISBN 10	0324203055
Title	Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis
Author	Cliff T Ragsdale
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cengage Learning, Inc
Year published	2003-06-18
Number of pages	832
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