Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Office Excel 2007: A Problem-Solving Approach

by Debra Gross, Karleen Nordquist, Frank Akaiwa

Overview

Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Excel 2007: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Excel as a tool. Moving beyond the basic "point and click" focus of most computer applications texts, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423906056
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	09/10/2007
Series:	Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2007 Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	705
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Debra Gross started teaching to share her knowledge and experiences. She teaches at The Ohio State University in the department of Computer Science & Engineering. Debra received her MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in Finance and Accounting and a B.S. from MIT in Chemical Engineering.

Frank E. Akaiwa teaches at the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. He holds degrees from Tennessee Technical University and Indiana University. Mr. Akaiwa worked as a civil engineer for the U.S. Navy. Mr. Akaiwa has thoroughly enjoyed helping students learn how to apply technology to contemporary business situations.

Karleen Nordquist has been tutoring Accounting and Finance topics for post-secondary students through Smarthinking, Inc. since 2000. She also has over 10 years of experience teaching information systems and business-related courses, and enjoys reading and learning about technology of all forms. Teaching and learning is in Ms. Nordquist's blood, as she comes from a family rife with educators. She also works as an accounting and information systems analyst and consultant. Ms. Nordquist has earned degrees at Minnesota State University Moorhead and the University of North Dakota. Prior to entering the teaching profession, she worked in public accounting and as an auditor.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1. Applying Fundamental Excel Skills and Tools in Problem Solving 2. Solving Problems with Statistical Analysis Tools 3. Determining Effective Data Display with Charts 4. Applying Logic in Decision Making 5. Retrieving Data for Computation, Analysis, and Reference 6. Evaluating the Financial Impact of Loans and Investments 7. Organizing Data for Effective Analysis 8. Using Data Tables and Excel Scenarios for What-If Analysis 9. Enhancing Decision Making with Solver 10. Troubleshooting Workbooks and Creating Excel Applications Glossary Index