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“Managers are not confronted with problems that are independent of each other, but with dynamic situations that consist of complex systems of changing problems that interact with each other. I call such situations messes. Problems are extracted from messes by analysis. Managers do not solve problems, they manage messes.”

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Russell L. Ackoff

Russell L. Ackoff was a prominent theorist and scholar in the fields of management science, systems science, and decision science. His work spanned multiple disciplines, including economics, psychology, sociology, and computer science. Ackoff is known for his contributions to organizational theory, systems thinking, and strategic planning. more

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