This study book by John Barlow focuses on business and management and offers an active learning approach with an emphasis on using software tools for model building. The clear, practice-oriented approach helps readers apply theoretical knowledge immediately. Through a learning approach with examples from everyday business life, complex model development becomes accessible.
Description
The popularity of spreadsheets in both the business and academic world is growing strongly. This fully updated edition reflects the latest developments in technology and practice. The book encourages an active learning approach in which software tools are central, making the modeling process simpler.
Daily business cases and operational management form the basis for practical models. This hands-on method lets the reader make optimal use of Excel's power and flexibility.
Product specifications
- Author: John Barlow (Dublin Institute of Technology)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2005-04-22
- Number of pages: 432
- ISBN: 9780470015094
- Theme: Business and Management
- BISAC: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General
About the author
Dr Barlow has extensive experience in mathematics, computer science, and mechanical engineering. With a strong background in teaching at international universities and roles in computer consulting and the oil industry, he regularly publishes on computer applications and systems administration.