Management Decision Theory Managing Pragmatically by Howard Flomberg Howard Flomberg’s Management Decision Theory discusses the two broad classifications of decision theory—Qualitative and Quantitative—and presents a set of decision analysis tools from both these categories that can be applied on the job without a preconceived notion of which category excels over the other. While Quantitative decision theory is based on management science and uses tools such as statistics and applied mathematics to identify the pros and cons of a potential decision, Qualitative decision theory—on the other hand—originates from social sciences and uses qualitative approaches to problems of effective decision making at the workplace. Flomberg aptly summarizes with the straightforward example of two carpenters debating over the relative merits of two different screwdrivers to be used to accomplish a task. According to Flomberg, which one of the two screwdrivers would prove to be a superior tool should be guided not by the screwdrivers themselves but in reality by the screw that needs to be driven. Management Decision Theory presents a virtual toolbox of both quantitative and qualitative tools that can be used to apply theory to real-life situations on the job.Some of the tools that will be covered are: Bayes Theory, Games Theory, and The Delphi Method. With more than 30 years of experience in the Management of Computer Information Systems industry, Flomberg has expressed his pragmatic ideas in this text with enlightening results. A desk copy and Power Points are free for adopting instructors. Paperback, 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-934269-01-5; ©2007 $45.95 Available now from University Readers: universityreaders.com/adopt [Click image for sneak preview] For a Digital Review Copy, please complete the following form: Name: * Email:  *     Phone:  *     University: * Department: Address: City/ST/Zip:  Course Name:  Term: <Select One> Summer 2006 Fall 2006 Winter 2007 Spring 2007 Summer 2007 Fall 2007 Winter 2008 Spring 2008 Summer 2008 Fall 2008 * = required How do I adopt Management Decision Theory for my class?  To discuss adoption or to review a hard copy, please contact Jessica Knott at 800.200.3908 x 19. University Readers Library University Readers' original works are showcased in our evolving library. Recent titles include: Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy 2nd Edition, Dr. Bagher Modjtahedi Microeconomics: Theory and Policy 2nd Edition, Dr. Bagher Modjtahedi Farming in the Dark, Rhonda R. Janke Renaissance Visions: Myth and Art, Patrick Hunt Leadership & Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa, Volume 1, Littrell & Ramburuth, editors Evaluating Accountability and Transparency in Mexico, Cazares & Shirk, editors Myths for All Time, Patrick Hunt Microbrewing Science, Christopher Brown Booth, Brother Booth, and Other Plays, John Ammerman The Scientific Approach to Hitting, Coop DeRenne Voice and Gender, Mandy Rees, editor-in-chief Rembrandt: His Life in Art, Patrick Hunt The Human Body, Bruce Wingerd Cybercentrism and the New CyberGens, Lansing Gordon Shakespeare Around the Globe, Mandy Rees, editor-in-chief Alpine Archaeology, Patrick Hunt Management Decision Theory, Howard Flomberg Generaciones, Dr. George Greenia Public Administration in Criminal Justice Organizations, Arthur D. Wiechmann The Police Function, Arthur D. Wiechmann Belief and Doubt, Dr. Kelley Wells Writing Winning Research, Dr. Ina von Ber Painful (But Irresistible) Rollercoaster Relationships, Dr. Ina von Ber An Introduction to Business, Dave Dusseau & Doug Wilson

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