The objective of this management science book is to help the reader solve the decision-making problems that confront managers in both the public and private sectors. It demonstrates the use of mathematical models to solve these problems, and provides numerous examples and illustrations to help the reader easily understand the material presented. Its concentration on computer solutions with Excel spreadsheets allows the reader to focus on the newest technological tools. Topics covered in this comprehensive book are linear programming; integer programming; transportation, transshipment, and assignment problems; network flow models; project management; nonlinear programming; probability and statistics; decision analysis; queuing analysis; simulation; forecasting; and inventory management. With its comprehensive appendices and CD-ROM module examples, this book is an excellent reference work for managers that utilize modeling techniques to solve problems and make decisions.

Millions have been inspired by the Bible�s spiritual lessons. Now, Lorin Woolfe provides a unique way to view the Bible . . . for leadership lessons that can be applied to our modern business world. Consider David�s courage and innovation in slaying Goliath with just a stone and a sling; Moses� outstanding “succession planning” in picking Joshua; Joseph and the political skills that brought him to the seat of power; and of course, Jesus� compassion, communication skills, and vision that launched Christianity (a long-term success by any measure).

In the working world, top performers are regularly rewarded with promotions to management–whether they are prepared for the advancement or not. Loren Belker’s bestselling primer on supervisory skills, The First-Time Manager, has long offered clear advice on leadership, motivation, discipline, and other tricks of the trade that are required of anyone in a supervisory position. Now in its fourth edition, the book features 11 new chapters that add an even more contemporary slant to his proven
recommendations. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The future of business growth is in the partnerships that companies and their executives form. Partnering explains how critical it is for business leaders to “partner” effectively, and features original contributions from more than 30 thought leaders, including such luminaries as Ken Blanchard, Jim Kouzes and Brian Tracy. Topics cover: * Ken Blanchard on situational leadership * Beverly Kaye on building, living, and leaving a legacy for the organization * Kevin Cashman’s Five Touchstones of Authentic Partnering Leadership * Robert Kaplan on the Balanced Scorecard for leadership * R. Roosevelt Thomas on fostering trust and resonance through diversity * Jim Kouzes on building cultures of collaboration * Brian Tracy on the importance and power of focus * Jon Katzenbach on
where team performance fits in the balanced leadership approach

Those starting out in or considering a career in project management are faced with an almost endless string of questions. What experience and training do they need? What type of certification is required? What does the job consist of? And how can they best manage their careers?Your Successful Project Management Career provides all the information project management beginners need, from typical corporate hierarchy to reading requirements, developing project plans, and executing and closing the project. Readers will find important terminology clarified and will learn how project management got started, how the field has grown, and where it’s headed. There’s plenty of advice on how to make the transition from their present careers into project management, as well as a list of courses and educational programs.Project management is a rewarding — and challenging — career. And with organization like the Project Management Institute expanding their membership by 20 percent annually, it’s also a fast-growing one. Your Successful Project Management Career gives readers the tools they need to excel, and to manage the projects that are the lifeblood of any organization.

In the follow-up to her bestselling How to Think Like a CEO , #1 executive coach Debra Benton’s work with top-level executives from AT T, Colgate, Pepsi, Mobil Oil, N abisco, and American Express, and her interviews with 100 CEOs worldwide reveal: 10 “rules of the game” for managers Rules CEOs apply for everyday success Managerial pointers for readers on how to apply each rule in their professional lives

The authors contend that current knowledge management efforts in organizations need to be refocused so that they can be better poised for success. Topics discussed include: missing capabilities of knowledge management, knowledge management in strategic alliances, customer knowledge management, knowledge markets, and knowledge management systems, among others.

THE MCGRAW-HILL EXECUTIVE MBA SERIES Readers look to The McGraw-Hill Executive MBA series for straight-talking, technique-filled books written by frontline executive education professors and modeled after the programs of top business schools. Managerial Leadership provides a four-tiered approach that helps professionals from all walks of life develop strong management and leadership skills. Top leadership models
and frameworks, tools for assessing leadership strengths, techniques for handling change and growth, and more make this book a veritable learning laboratory.

Game theory–the study of how competitors act, react, and interact
in the strategic pursuit of their own self-interest–has become an
essential competitive tool in today’s business arena. Game Theory at Work provides
examples of how businesspeople can use this time-proven approach to
successfully meet competitive challenges and, more often than not,
claim the upper ground in each battle before it begins.

Game Theory at Work steers
clear of the opaque mathematics and pedagogy that so often hamper
practitioners of game theory, relying instead on lively case studies
and examples to illustrate its remarkable methods in action. Complex
yet comprehensible, it provides you with:

• Methods for applying game theory to every facet of business
• Strategies for instantly improving your position in virtually any negotiation
• Game theory techniques to increase the output–and value–of each employee

At its essence, business is a game, albeit a profoundly serious game that must always be played to win. Game Theory at Work is
the first plain-English examination of the use of game theory in
business. Let it provide you with the intellectual tools you need to
instantly understand every game you’re playing, use that knowledge to
your advantage, and consistently maximize your finish-line payoff.

“If more business books were as useful, concise, and just plain fun to read as THE MCKINSEY WAY, the business world would be a better place.” –Julie Bick, best-selling author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IN BUSINESS I LEARNED AT MICROSOFT.

“Enlivened by witty anecdotes, THE MCKINSEY WAY contains valuable lessons on widely diverse topics such as marketing, interviewing, team-building, and brainstorming.” –Paul H. Zipkin, Vice-Dean, The Fuqua School of Business

It’s been called “a breeding ground for gurus.” McKinsey & Company is the gold-standard consulting firm whose alumni include titans such as “In Search of Excellence” author Tom Peters, Harvey Golub of American Express, and Japan’s Kenichi Ohmae.

When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it’s the “McKinsey-ites” whom they call for help. In THE MCKINSEY WAY, former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm’s well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management.

He shows you how McKinsey-ites think about business problems and how they work at solving them, explaining the way McKinsey approaches every aspect of a task:

*How McKinsey recruits and molds its elite consultants;
*How to “sell without selling”;
*How to use facts, not fear them;
*Techniques to jump-start research and make brainstorming more productive;
*How to build and keep a team at the top its game;
*Powerful presentation methods, including the famous waterfall chart, rarely seen outside McKinsey;
*How to get ultimate “buy-in” to your findings;
*Survival tips for working in high-pressure organizations.
Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, THE MCKINSEY WAY is fascinating reading that empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization.