1.In order to aid students in learning practical skills through the most up-to-date version of this widely-used spreadsheet program, this edition includes new spreadsheets for Excel 2007.
2.In the end-of-chapter material, the logical and detailed breakdown of this text’s many examples provides students with the information they need to effectively solve problems outside of the classroom.
3.Previous editions of the text always provided a substantial number of homework questions, problems and cases. To give students all the latest information they need to effectively solve problems.
4.Management Science Application Boxes show students how the concepts covered in each chapter apply in the business world.
5.Marginal Notes highlight, summarize, and briefly define important topics, key terms, and concepts.