Quantitative Methods for Business - Waters C. D. J. - Paperback - REV

Quantitative Methods for Business has been thoroughly revised and updated for this 3rd edition, and continues to provide a simple and practical introduction to an area that students can find difficult. The book takes a non-threatening approach to the subject, avoiding excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It shows how to apply quantitative ideas to the real problems faced by managers. The book includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of quantitative ideas to business. Assuming no previous knowledge, the text provides complete coverage for a first course in quantitative methods. New features: * More worked examples * More step-by-step instructions * Increased number of international examples and sources * General updating of cases, examples and data * Updated coverage of software particularly Microsoft Excel * Updated chapter on Inventory Control * New material on Statistical Quality Control * Updated text to reflect the latest ideas Key features * Illustrates principles by example rather than theoretical discussion * Covers a broad range of material that is relevant to managers * Develops ideas in a logical order * Extensive pedagogy which includes chapter summaries, reviews, worked examples, problems, self-assessment questions and computer exercises * Detailed discussion of computers and computer printoutsWaters, C. D. J. is the author of 'Quantitative Methods for Business - Waters C. D. J. - Paperback - REV' with ISBN 9780273646945 and ISBN 027364694X.