Smart Decisions

Explore the fundamentals of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis with help from Excel(r) and R
In Smart Decisions: A Structured Approach to Decision Analysis using MCDA, 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.
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(r) Excel(r) and then using R, a popular analytical language.
The book also includes:
* A thorough, step-by-step guide to Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis methods and the application of these methods in Microsoft Excel and R
* Extensive illustrations, R code, and software screenshots to aid the reader's understanding of the concepts discussed within
* A starter's guide to Excel and R programming
Perfect for graduate students in MBA programs and business schools, Smart Decisions: A Structured Approach to Decision Analysis Using MCDA is also an ideal resource for practitioners who apply MCDA in business, finance, applied mathematics, and engineering.