Article ID: | iaor2009363 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 36 |
Issue: | 1 |
Start Page Number: | 1 |
End Page Number: | 9 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2008 |
Journal: | OMEGA |
Authors: | Kaplan Edward H. |
The literature describing operations research in the community is somewhat of a puzzle. On the one hand, several authors have denigrated the use of traditional operations approaches in addressing community problems, yet several studies document successful applications. Arguing that the operations research mindset is itself a great strength, we will review several examples where operations research methods have been employed creatively to the benefit of the community and beyond.