Principles of management science, with applications to executive decisions / Harvey M. Wagner

Includes index.

1. The Art and Sciences of Executive Decision -- 2. Formulation of Linear Optimization Models -- 3. Algebraic and Geometric Representations of Linear Optimization Models -- 4. Simplex Method of Solution -- 5. Sensitivity Testing and Duality -- 6. The Transportation Problem -- 7. Shortest Route and Other Network Models -- 8. Introduction to Dynamic Optimization Models -- 9. Dynamic Optimization of Inventory Scheduling -- 10. Other Example of Dynamic Programming -- 11. Integer Programming and Combinatorial Models -- 12. Introduction to Stopchastic Programming Models -- 13. Probabilistic Dynamic Programming Models -- 14. Probabilistic Inventory Models -- 15. Waiting Line Models -- 16. Computer Simulation of Management Systems -- 17. Implementation of Management Science.

This book is written primarily for college students who have no previous background in management science and who intend careers as administrators, executives, managers, or consultants in business, non profit enterprises, or government.