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100			_aPradeep Pai _919212
245			_aOperations research _cPai, Pradeep
260			_bOxford Unversity Press _c2012 _aNew Delhi
300			_a825 p. _bPaper
505			_aFeatures of the Book Preface Chapter 1. Operations Research: An Introduction Chapter 2. Assignment Problem Chapter 3. Transportation Problem Chapter 4. Linear Programming Problem Chapter 5. Extension of Linear Programming Problem Chapter 6. Sequencing Models Chapter 7. Inventory Management Chapter 8. Dynamic Programming Chapter 9. Queuing Th eory Chapter 10. Game Theory Chapter 11. Replacement Theory Chapter 12. Network Analysis Chapter 13. Simulation Chapter 14. Markov Chains Chapter 15. Forecasting Chapter 16. Decision Theory Chapter 17. Investment Analysis Chapter 18. Introduction to Non-linear Programming Problems Appendix: Statistical and Financial Tables Bibliography Index
520			_aOperations Research: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of business management students. It explains the concepts and managerial applications of operations research lucidly, with the help of graphs, tables, and numerous solved examples. Comprising 18 chapters, the book provides an in-depth coverage of linear programming problem and its various applications/extensions such as assignment problems, transportation problems, and integer and goal programming. Also, various theories and processes related to inventory management methods, sequencing, and queuing theory have been covered in detail. The book covers important topics such as network analysis tools, Markov chains, and decision theory. It concludes with chapters on investment analysis and non-linear programming. A comprehensive chapter on game theory applications adds further value to the book. This book would also be useful for students pursuing postgraduate courses in operations research and commerce. Besides, it offers valuable insights into the subject for practitioners to optimize in business situations.
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