Elements of Operations Research, 2e

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ISBN 9789393161826

Publication Date Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 UTC 2017

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This book is designed to meet the syllabi requirements of all undergraduate students of Maras University

Halftitle Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Acronyms / Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction to Operations Research
- Definition
- Origin and History
- Pre-World War II Period (Before 1939)
- During World War II (1939-1945)
- Post-World War II Period (After 1945)
- Indian Scenario
- Characteristic Features
- Need
- Scope
- Steps
- Techniques
- Application
- Limitations
- Review Questions
Chapter 2 Formulating Linear Programming Problem (LPP)
- Linearity
- Linear Programming (LP)
- Linear Programming Problem (LPP)
- Requirements
- Assumptions
- Applications
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Formulating LP Model – Steps
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 3 LPP-Optimal Solution by Graphical Method
- Steps for Optimal Solution (Two Variable Case)
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 4 Simplex Method - Simple Problems (For ≤ Type of LPP & for Slack Variable Case)
- Steps for Maximization Function
- Steps for Minimization Function
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 5 Transportation Problem - Initial Basic Feasible Solution
- Transportation Model
- Purpose
- Constraints
- Assumptions
- Initial Basic Feasible Solution
- Degenerate Solution
- Finding IBFS (Initial Basic Feasible Solution) – Steps
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 6 Transportation Problem - Optimal Solution MODI - Modified Distribution Method
- Steps in MODI Method
- Transhipment Problem
- Formulating Transhipment Problem – Steps
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 7 Assignment Problem
- Features
- Assignment Problem vs. Transportation Problem
- Hungarian Method & Optimal Solution
- Steps for Obtaining Optimal Solution
- Random Method
- Restrictions
- Travelling Salesman Assignment Problem (TSAP)
- Under Random Method
- Under Tree Route Method
- Steps for Tree Route Analysis (TRA)
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Chapter 8 Game Theory
- Game
- Game Theory
- Types of Games
- Basic Assumptions
- Finding Value of Game for Pure Strategy – Steps
- Finding Value of Game for Mixed Strategy – Steps
- Dominance Property Method
- Graphical Method
- Review Questions
- Self-Practice Problems
Glossary
Index

Dr. Gurusamy holds a doctorate in Financial Services. He is currently Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience. His area of interest includes accounting and finance, banking and insurance. A prolific writer, he has published books on Financial Services and Systems, Financial Markets and Institutions, Banking Theory Law and Practice and Merchant Banking and Financial Services.

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