PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT(r) ACCESS(r) AND EXCEL(r), 11E, International Edition helps you apply the Access(r) database management system and Excel(r) spreadsheet to effectively analyze and solve real-world, business problems. Six individual tutorials build a practical knowledge of each software application's capabilities, while twelve all-new case studies present scenarios and problems common in business. Further, a skill-building integration feature requires readers to use Access(r) and Excel(r) together on cases, making this the most up-to-date, practical guide for these widely used software programs.

Now in its Second Annual Edition, Problem-Solving Cases in Microsoft Access and Excel helps build spreadsheet and database skills using realistic business cases and is the perfect complement to a computer literacy or MIS course. Each case introduces a compelling business problem and, with the help of tutorials on Microsoft Access and Excel, trains users in critical thinking and problem solving. Readers will use Microsoft Access and Excel throughout the book to work through the case material. The scenarios found in the text reflect real business situations, ranging from small, privately-owned companies to large corporations.

Apply Access and Excel effectively and efficiently to solve real-world business problems in this sixth edition of Problem-Solving Cases in Microsoft Access and Excel. With six individual tutorials that build a practical knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 Access and Excel capabilities, this book sets the groundwork for applying these spreadsheet and database skills to actual scenarios. These scenarios take the form of 12 all new case studies, which introduce problems that are likely to face today's business professionals and allow readers to apply the information gleaned from the tutorials to solve them. With updates that include an all new sixth tutorial that covers data analysis techniques, a second integration case, and a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007 software, this book affords readers the most up-to-date, practical education in the most commonly used software programs. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Now in its Fourth Annual Edition, Problem-Solving Cases in Microsoft Access and Excel helps build spreadsheet and database skills using brand new realistic business cases and is the perfect complement to any computer literacy or MIS course. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Packed with hands-on learning, PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT ACCESS AND EXCEL, 14TH ANNUAL EDITION clearly demonstrates how to successfully apply the advantages of the latest Access database management system and Excel spreadsheet to analyze and solve real business problems. Six individual tutorials build readers’ practical knowledge as they walk step-by-step through the capabilities of each software application. For the best in real-world practice, this edition offers 12 all-new case studies that present scenarios and problems readers will likely encounter on the job. In addition, a unique emphasis on skill-building integration shows how to use Access and Excel together on cases. Readers can count on PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT ACCESS AND EXCEL as today’s most up-to-date, practical guide for the widely used Access and Excel programs. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The field of operations research provides a scientific approach to managerial decision making. In a contemporary, hypercompetitive ever-changing business world, a manager needs quantitative and factual ways of solving problems related to optimal allocation of resources, profit/loss, maximization/minimization etc. In this endeavor, the subject of doing research on how to manage and make operations efficient is termed as Operations Research. The reference text provides conceptual and analytical knowledge for various operations research techniques. Readers, especially students of this subject, are skeptic in dealing with the subject because of its emphasis on mathematics. However, this book has tried to remove such doubts by focusing on the application part of OR techniques with minimal usage of mathematics. The attempt was to make students comfortable with some complicated topics of the subject. It covers important concepts including sensitivity analysis, duality theory, transportation solution method, Hungarian algorithm, program evaluation and review technique and periodic review system. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering and production engineering, this book: • Discusses extensive use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas in solving operations research problems • Provides case studies and unsolved exercises at the end of each chapter • Covers industrial applications of various operations research techniques in a comprehensive manner • Discusses creating spreadsheets and using different Excel formulas in an easy-to-understand manner • Covers problem-solving procedures for techniques including linear programming, transportation model and game theory

Discover how to successfully apply the advantages of the latest Access database management system and maximize tools within the most recent version of Excel spreadsheet as you analyze and solve real business problems in PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT ACCESS AND EXCEL, 15TH ANNUAL EDITION. Packed with hands-on learning, this edition highlights six individual tutorials designed to build practical knowledge as readers walk you step-by-step through the capabilities of each software application. For the best in real-world practice, this edition offers 12 all-new case studies that present scenarios and problems readers are likely to encounter on the job. In addition, a unique emphasis on skill-building integration shows how to use Access and Excel together to resolve the cases. PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT ACCESS AND EXCEL delivers today’s most up-to-date, practical guide for the popular Access and Excel programs. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Introduces the fundamental tools and techniques available in Excel. Provides step by step examples and applications.

PROBLEM-SOLVING CASES IN MICROSOFT ACCESS AND EXCEL, 8e, International Edition helps you apply Access and Excel effectively and efficiently to solve real-world business problems. With 6 individual tutorials that build a practical knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 Access and Excel capabilities, this book sets the groundwork for applying these database and spreadsheet skills to actual scenarios. These scenarios take the form of 12 new case studies, which introduce problems that today’s business professionals are likely to face. The cases allow you to apply the information gleaned from the tutorials to solve the problems. With features like integration cases that require readers to use both Access and Excel together, this book affords the most up-to-date, practical education in the most commonly used software programs.Instructor support materials can be found in the Instructor Downloads section of www.cengage.com/coursetechnology, accessible to instructors with a Single Sign On (SSO) username and password. Designed to help facilitate classroom instruction, the instructor resources are unique to the textbook. Key features include 6 New Hall of Fame Cases, a new instructor’s manual, new solution files, new syllabus, new Student Data Files.You’ll find an Instructor’s Manual, Hall of Fame Casese, Syllabi, Student Data Files, and Solution Files are offered. Contact your sales rep for more information.