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Methodological Complementarism or Separate Paradigm Development—Examining the Options for Enhanced Operational Research

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  • John Brocklesby

    (Graduate School of Business and Government Management, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand.)

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Although operational research traditionally has concerned itself with quantitative and technical aspects of managerial problem solving, it has gradually built up a capacity to deal with “softer†issues, and broader societal problems. This paper considers the notion of “enhanced†operational research within the context of the practical and philosophical difficulties brought about through combining problem solving methodologies from different theoretical traditions. The paper argues that separate paradigm development for EOR may be justified on theoretical grounds and on the basis of its cultural feasibility.

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  • John Brocklesby, 1993. "Methodological Complementarism or Separate Paradigm Development—Examining the Options for Enhanced Operational Research," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 18(2), pages 133-158, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ausman:v:18:y:1993:i:2:p:133-158
    DOI: 10.1177/031289629301800201
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    1. Brocklesby, John & Beall, Elizabeth, 2018. "Processes of engagement and methodology design in Community Operational Research – Insights from the indigenous peoples sector," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 268(3), pages 996-1005.
    2. Elias, Arun Abraham, 2008. "Energy efficiency in New Zealand's residential sector: A systemic analysis," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(9), pages 3278-3285, September.
    3. Davies, J. & Mabin, V.J. & Balderstone, S.J., 2005. "The theory of constraints: a methodology apart?--a comparison with selected OR/MS methodologies," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 33(6), pages 506-524, December.

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