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Problems given at the end of each chapter
provide an opportunity to test your knowledge
and understanding of that chapter. Some
problems test you ability to develop and solve a The Management Scientist Software
particular model. Others are more complex Version 6.0 accompanies this text. The software
requiring you to interpret and explain results in a allows you to formulate and solve many of the
business context. models introduced in the text.

Self test problems are linked to specific parts of
each chapter and allow you to check your Excel, and other spreadsheets, have a key role to play in
knowledge and understanding of that chapter on an management science. Output from Excel is used frequently
incremental basis. Problems marked with the self throughout the text to illustrate solutions. Appendices to
test icon are located in Appendix D at the back of the chapters provide a step-by-step explanation of how to
book. solve particular models using Excel.

Case Problems are given at the end of most chapters.
These are more complex problems relating to the Online Supplements This edition comes with an
techniques and models introduced in that chapter. A array of additional online materials. See the ‘Digital
management report is typically required to be written. Resources’ page for more details and information on
The Case Problems are well suited for group work. how to access them.

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