Operations Research:Theory and Applications

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Book Details:

• Author: J.K. Sharma

• ISBN: 9789385935145

• Edition: Sixth 2023

• Pages: 960

About the Book:
Operations Research: Theory and Applications is a comprehensive textbook for courses in quantitative methods, operations research, management science, analytical methods for decision-making, and related subjects. The sixth edition of this book builds on the easy-to-understand approach adopted in previous editions, aiming to provide readers with a solid understanding of problem-solving methods through model formulation, solution procedures, and result analysis.

Salient Features:

• Most chapters have been reorganized or rewritten to enhance clarity and ease of understanding.

• Each chapter begins with a Preview and Learning Objectives to guide students in focusing on key concepts.

• Many chapters include Management Cases to help students understand real-world business situations and suggest solutions using operations research techniques.

• Concept Quizzes are included to reinforce the principles and applications of operations research.

• The book is filled with numerous business-oriented examples to help illustrate concepts.

• Each chapter includes Conceptual Questions, Self-Practice Problems with hints and answers, allowing students to learn at their own pace.

• The content is aligned with the latest trends in university and professional examination questions.

• Appendices provide theoretical support for techniques used in decision-making problems throughout the chapters.

• Updated references to questions appearing in examinations across Indian universities.

The book serves as a core textbook for students of MBA/PGDBM, MCom, CA, ICWA, MA/MSc (Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research), MCA, MIT, MSc (IT), BE/BTech, and AMIE who seek both theoretical and practical knowledge in operations research. It is particularly useful for those who need to apply operations research techniques to real-life business problems.

About the Author:

• J.K. Sharma: Prof. J.K. Sharma, formerly a Professor at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, is currently a Professor at Amity Business School, Amity University, Noida. He has more than 35 years of experience in teaching quantitative techniques, operations research, business statistics/mathematics, and project management. He is a Gold Medalist in Mathematics and has taught as a Visiting Professor at Group ESSEC, France, and Amity University, Dubai Campus. Prof. Sharma has authored 30 books on quantitative techniques, operations research, business statistics/mathematics, and management topics, which are widely appreciated by students. He has also written over 100 research papers and management cases and is actively involved in research projects and conducting Management Development Programs for both public and private sector companies.