Free (nook/Kindle) Professional Guide to Decision Science & Problem Solving [Business

ATDrake · 05-14-2012, 11:05 AM

A Professional's Guide to Decision Science and Problem Solving: An Integrated Approach for Assessing Issues, Finding Solutions, and Reaching Corporate Objectives by Frank A. Tillman & Deandra T. Cassone provides advice for exactly what it says in the title, free courtesy of FT Press' Operations Management series.

Currently free @ B&N. May or may not drop at Amazon, seems to be slated for free (linkage provided for your pricedrop check convenience).

Description
A Powerful Roadmap for Making Decisions That Optimize Performance—Every Time

This professional reference combines the best decision science models and tools to deliver a time-tested approach to problem solving and decision making in corporations. The authors draw from their decades of experience in decision science and operations management, giving professionals a field-tested model for making decisions that meet corporate objectives in businesses that rely on process and operations management.

Their paradigm combines both new and classic techniques into an integrated approach for assessing issues, developing solutions, and making decisions that drive organizational success.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:
Defining objectives

Exploring the environment

Determining the scope of the problem

Applying data mining and statistical analysis

Selecting and executing solutions

Measuring and evaluating results and more

Case study chapters walk through the effective use of the authors’ framework in diverse corporate environments and demonstrate its exceptional adaptability.

scrapking · 05-16-2012, 11:24 PM

Thanks ATDrake, I always love your business/management non-fiction finds!

basschick · 05-16-2012, 11:52 PM

thanks - looks interesting. btw, now free on amazon for u.s. readers - not sure about those in other locations.

ATDrake · 12-17-2012, 01:34 PM

Repeat freebie in both venues and now @ Amazon UK.

05-14-2012, 11:05 AM	#1
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 5,994 Karma: 14640083 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International & Sony PRS-T1	Free (nook/Kindle) Professional Guide to Decision Science & Problem Solving [Business A Professional's Guide to Decision Science and Problem Solving: An Integrated Approach for Assessing Issues, Finding Solutions, and Reaching Corporate Objectives by Frank A. Tillman & Deandra T. Cassone provides advice for exactly what it says in the title, free courtesy of FT Press' Operations Management series. Currently free @ B&N. May or may not drop at Amazon, seems to be slated for free (linkage provided for your pricedrop check convenience). Description A Powerful Roadmap for Making Decisions That Optimize Performance—Every Time This professional reference combines the best decision science models and tools to deliver a time-tested approach to problem solving and decision making in corporations. The authors draw from their decades of experience in decision science and operations management, giving professionals a field-tested model for making decisions that meet corporate objectives in businesses that rely on process and operations management. Their paradigm combines both new and classic techniques into an integrated approach for assessing issues, developing solutions, and making decisions that drive organizational success. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Defining objectives Exploring the environment Determining the scope of the problem Applying data mining and statistical analysis Selecting and executing solutions Measuring and evaluating results and more Case study chapters walk through the effective use of the authors’ framework in diverse corporate environments and demonstrate its exceptional adaptability.

05-16-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
basschick Guru Posts: 894 Karma: 3957973 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3, Kindle 3 WiFi, iPod Touch with Stanza	thanks - looks interesting. btw, now free on amazon for u.s. readers - not sure about those in other locations. __________________

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scrapking Evangelist Posts: 463 Karma: 1073260 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Victoria, BC Device: Kobo Vox, Kobo Glo	Thanks ATDrake, I always love your business/management non-fiction finds!

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