Smart Decisions

<p><b>Explore the fundamentals of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis with help from Excel® and R</b></p> <p>In <i>Smart Decisions: A Structured Approach to Decision Analysis using MCDA</i>, a distinguished team of decision-making specialists delivers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the fundamentals of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis methods. The book offers guidance on modeling decision problems using some of the most powerful methods in operations research.</p> <p>Each chapter introduces a core MCDA method and guides the reader through a step-by-step approach to the implementation of the method using Microsoft® Excel® and then using R, a popular analytical language.</p> <p>The book also includes:</p> <ul> <li>A thorough, step-by-step guide to Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis methods and the application of these methods in Microsoft Excel and R</li> <li>Extensive illustrations, R code, and software screenshots to aid the reader’s understanding of the concepts discussed within</li> <li>A starter’s guide to Excel and R programming</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for graduate students in MBA programs and business schools, <i>Smart Decisions: A Structured Approach to Decision Analysis Using MCDA</i> is also an ideal resource for practitioners who apply MCDA in business, finance, applied mathematics, and engineering.</p>