C. West Churchman quotes

We have overwhelming evidence that available information plus analysis does not lead to knowledge. The management science team can properly analyse a situation and present recommendations to the manager, but no change occurs. The situation is so familiar to those of us who try to practice management science that I hardly need to describe the cases. (C. West Churchman)
When one is considering systems it's always wise to raise questions about the most obvious and simple assumptions. View quote
C. West Churchman

C. West Churchman

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