books by Kenneth R. Baker (spreadsheet engineering management)

books by Kenneth R. Baker

books:

Tricks, Traps And Ploys Used In Construction Scheduling In Nevada
P.E Kenneth R. Baker, Charles N. Juliana

Lorman Education Services, 2006

Over the last decade, construction project participants have grown more adept in their use of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules on projects. Over the same time, however, the misuse and manipulation of CPM scheduling seems to have grown even faster. How can owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and other project stakeholders keep up with changing CPM scheduling technology? How do you recognize and skillfully address the ...

Managing Construction Projects
P.E. Kenneth R. Baker

Lorman Education Services, 2006

Over the past 10 years, the construction process has become increasingly complex. This manual focuses on the risks and benefits common to a construction project. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to avoid pitfalls and problems inherent in the construction process. This manual is intended to benefit all persons who want to have a better understanding of today's complex construction process. It will examine the roles, ...

The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets: Management Science, Spreadsheet Engineering, and Modeling Craft

3 reviews
Stephen G. Powell, Kenneth R. Baker

Wiley, 2003

The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets: Management Science, Spreadsheet Engineering, and Modeling Craft
I am very impressed with this book.Overall the book is truly comprehensive and explains the topics using easy examples. These examples can be further explored using EXCEL. I think it will be helpful for the people first learning the lecture of decision analysis.

WCDMA (UMTS) Deployment Handbook: Planning and Optimization Aspects

Wiley, 2006

A complete and practical guide to WCDMA/UMTS cellular network deployment. After introducing the network architecture of such a system, the WCDMA (UMTS) Deployment Handbook defines the coverage and capacity concepts associated with the dimensioning and design phases. Progressing to a discussion of the main system parameters associated with network optimization and detailing optimization techniques for the main services supported by ...

Management Science: The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets

1 review
Stephen G. Powell, Kenneth R. Baker

Wiley, 2007

Good book but students need more quantitative background.
This book takes time to adjust to the crowded typesetting first. Then it gets more interesting as you read more of it. The authors know the subject in depth as well as breath. One problem I have with my students is that many of them do not have the quantitative background required of the book, but the level of the book is what we should aim for in the future. We have to raise the level of our ...

Management Science: The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets, Excel 2007 Update
Stephen G. Powell, Kenneth R. Baker

Wiley, 2008

The update to the second edition of Management Science: The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets by Steve Powell and Ken Baker is revised to be compatible with Microsoft Excel 2007. Like the original second edition, the text expands upon the essential skills needed to develop real expertise in business modeling. In principle, two students could work side by side in a course, one using the Second Edition and relying on Excel 2003, the other ...

Elements of Sequencing & Scheduling

1 review
Kenneth R. Baker

Kenneth R. Baker, 1995

Elements of Scheduling
This book presents the fundamental results in the field of scheduling theory in a coherent manner. The presentation and motivation is very clear and this book all contains the recent results in scheduling theory. In my opinion , this book will be of great use to graduate students interested in scheduling theory as well as a good reference book for researchers.

The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets, Premium Solver/Crystal Ball CD: Management Science, Spreadsheet ...
Stephen G. Powell, Kenneth R. Baker

Wiley, 2004

Successful business modeling is much more than a technical discipline; it's an art. And as in most professional disciplines, you can tell the experts apart from the novices by the creativity they bring to the craft. That's why Steve Powell and Ken Baker's THE ART OF MODELING WITH SPREADSHEETS covers spreadsheet engineering, management science techniques, and those essential craft skills needed to develop real expertise in business modeling. ...