Business : Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Often, real-world problems modeled by Markov decision processes (MDPs) are difficult to solve in practise because of the curse of dimensionality. In others, explicit specification of the MDP model parameters is not feasible, but simulation samples are available. This book provides many specific algorithms, and illustrative numerical examples. more...

Price: $79.95

A handy guide to the successful planning and implementation of Six Sigma Six Sigma Workbook For Dummies offers hands-on guidance for both management and technical aspects of Six Sigma implementation, particularly in applying the statistical tools necessary for sound decision-making. more...

Price: $19.99

Smart Questions offers an entirely new framework for creating solutions. Drawn from the authors' many years of research and field experience, the Smart Questions Approach reveals how the leading creators of solutions in almost every profession and walk of life-including business, government, education, and even in families-think and approach their assignments. The author's holistic thinking approach shows how to use three “foundation” questions-focusing on uniqueness, purposeful information, and systems-which must be explored for every problem. These three questions, an essential starting point for exploring problems, in turn lead to other key questions that will ultimately create effective solutions. more...

Price: $27.95

Source Code China: The New Global Hub of IT Outsourcing explores the new, uncharted, and potentially profitable, waters of IT outsourcing in China. more...

Price: $45.00

A passionate, articulate argument detailing how the United States political system has failed to adapt to the economic challenges of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The American economy is in peril. It has fallen hostage to a casino of financial speculation, creating instability as well as inequality. more...

Price: $15.95