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Operational research and general systems thinking

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Operational research has its origins in the application of the analytical method of the natural sciences to human activity systems. Systems thinking arose from an attempt to describe the general laws governing systems behaviour: its approach owes much to the social sciences. Some problems confronting the application of operational research may be ameliorated by the adoption of the systems approach. These are outlined and an indication given of the aspects of systems thinking which could be of assistance. A convergence of the two approaches is anticipated.

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  • Robb, Feuton F., 1986. "Operational research and general systems thinking," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 4(1), pages 55-62, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eurman:v:4:y:1986:i:1:p:55-62
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    1. Gerald Midgley & Erik Lindhult, 2021. "A systems perspective on systemic innovation," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(5), pages 635-670, October.

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