"Economist" Pocket Guide to Business Numeracy

Every day, managers and other professionals are called upon to work with numbers - when receiving and sending information, diagnosing problems and formulating plans. The use of some simple, non-technical guidelines and statistical techniques can improve the efficiency of handling data. "The Economist Pocket Guide to business numeracy" is the latest addition to the "Economist Pocket Guides" series. It contains information for the manager or business practitioner baffled by the deluge of data and statistics. A comprehensive guide presented in alphabetical format, leads the reader through the mysteries of algorithms, Z-scores, catastrophe theory and T-ratios. With over 200 entries, each prefaced by a short definition and making full use of practical business examples, this book is an aid that should find its way onto the shelves of managers and professionals in all walks of business life.