Written for students studying management science / operational research, Management Science in Practice takes a fundamental look at what management science is and how it can be practiced in today's management environment. In doing so, it:

• Provides an underlying philosophy of how organisations operate and how analysts interact with organisations
• Describes the analysis toolbox used by Management Science professionals
• Covers multi-methodology, problem structuring techniques and analysis techniques
• Offers guidance about the practicalities of real-life consulting and focuses on the key practical skills needed