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'''Russell L. Ackoff''' (1920 - ) is an American scientist in [[operations research]] and [[systems theory]]. In 1957, his book Introduction to Operations Research, co-authored with [[C. West Churchman]] and [[Leonard Arnoff]], appeared as a pioneering text that helped define the field.
'''Russell L. Ackoff''' (born [[12 February]], [[1919]] - ) is an American scientist in [[operations research]] and [[systems theory]]. In 1957, his book ''Introduction to Operations Research'', co-authored with [[C. West Churchman]] and [[Leonard Arnoff]], appeared as a pioneering text that helped define the field. Dr. Ackoff also has been referred to as the dean of the [[systems thinking]] community



==Biography==
==Biography==
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Dr. Ackoff received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1941. He then continued to study at the University of Pennsylvania where he subsequently received his Doctorate in Philosophy of Science in 1947. He next went on to receive his Doctorate of Science from the University of Lancaster in 1967. Throughout the years, Ackoff has held positons at various universities and institutions, as well as publishing numerous books and articles.


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Dr. Ackoff received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1941. He then continued to study at the University of Pennsylvania where he subsequently received his Doctorate in Philosophy of Science in 1947. He next went on to receive his Doctorate of Science from the University of Lancaster in 1967. Throughout the years, Ackoff has held positons at various universities and institutions, as well as publishing numerous books and articles. His latest jobs are Chairman of Interact, the Institute for Interactive Management, and Professor Emeritus of the Wharton School.


==Work==
==Work==

In totaal 22 books and more than 150 articles in a variety of Journals
Ackoff's work in research, consulting and education has involved more than 250 corporations and 50 governmental agencies in the U.S. and abroad. He has authored or co-authored 20 books and published over 150 articles in a variety of journals.
BOOKS:

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* Psychologistics, 1946, with C. W. Churchman
===Books===
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* Measurement of Consumer Interest, 1947, ed. with C. W. Churchman and M. Wax.
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* Psychologistics, 1946, with [[C. W. Churchman]]
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* Measurement of Consumer Interest, 1947, ed. with C. W. Churchman and [[M. Wax]].
* Methods of Inquiry, 1950, with C. W. Churchman
* Methods of Inquiry, 1950, with C. W. Churchman
* The Design of Social Research, 1953.
* The Design of Social Research, 1953.
* Introduction to Operations Research, 1957, with C. W. Churchman and E. L. Arnoff.
* Introduction to Operations Research, 1957, with C. W. Churchman and [[E. L. Arnoff]].
* Progress in Operations Research, 1, (ed.), 1961.
* Progress in Operations Research, 1, (ed.), 1961.
* Scientific Method, 1962.
* Scientific Method, 1962.
* A Manager's Guide to Operations Research, 1963, with P. Rivett.
* A Manager's Guide to Operations Research, 1963, with [[P. Rivett]].
* Fundamentals of Operations Research, 1968, with M. Sasieni.
* Fundamentals of Operations Research, 1968, with [[M. Sasieni]].
* A Concept of Corporate Planning, 1970.
* A Concept of Corporate Planning, 1970.
* On Purposeful Systems, 1972, with F. E. Emery.
* On Purposeful Systems, 1972, with [[F. E. Emery]].
* Systems and Management Annual, (ed.), 1974.
* Systems and Management Annual, (ed.), 1974.
* The SCATT Report, 1976, with T. A. Cowan, Peter Davis, ET. al.
* The SCATT Report, 1976, with [[T. A. Cowan]], [[Peter Davis]], ET. al.
* The Art of Problem Solving, 1978.
* The Art of Problem Solving, 1978.
* Creating the Corporate Future, 1981.
* Creating the Corporate Future, 1981.
* A Guide to Controlling Your Corporation's Future, 1984, with E.V. Finnel and J. Gharajedaghi.
* A Guide to Controlling Your Corporation's Future, 1984, with [[E.V. Finnel]] and [[J. Gharajedaghi]].
* Revitalizing Western Economies, 1984, with P. Broholm and R. Snow.
* Revitalizing Western Economies, 1984, with [[P. Broholm]] and [[R. Snow]].
* Management in Small Doses, 1986.
* Management in Small Doses, 1986.
* Ackoff's Fables, 1991
* Ackoff's Fables, 1991
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* Ackoff's Best, 1999
* Ackoff's Best, 1999
* Re-Creating the Corporation, 1999
* Re-Creating the Corporation, 1999
* A Theory of a System for Educators and Managers, 2000 with [[W. Edwards Deming]]
MONOGRAPHS

===Monographs===

* Some Observations and Reflections on Mexican Development, 1976
* Some Observations and Reflections on Mexican Development, 1976
* Exploring Personality, 1998
* Exploring Personality, 1998
* Redesigning Society, 1999, With Sheldon Rovin
* Redesigning Society, 1999, With [[Sheldon Rovin]]

ARTICLES
===Articles, a selection===
* Progress in Operations Reseach, I. Wiley: New York, 1961.
* Progress in Operations Reseach, I. Wiley: New York, 1961.
* Scientific Method. Wiley: New York, 1962.
* Scientific Method. Wiley: New York, 1962.
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* "General Systems Theory and Systems Research Contrasting Conceptions of Systems Science." Views on a General Systems Theory: Proceedings from the Second System Symposium, Mihajlo D. Mesarovic (Ed.).
* "General Systems Theory and Systems Research Contrasting Conceptions of Systems Science." Views on a General Systems Theory: Proceedings from the Second System Symposium, Mihajlo D. Mesarovic (Ed.).


==External Links==
==External links==
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http://www.gwu.edu/~asc/biographies/Ackoff/


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* http://www.gwu.edu/~asc/biographies/Ackoff/
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[[category:operations research]] [[Category:Systems theory researchers]]
* http://www.managementwisdom.com/abdrrusac.html
* http://ackoff.villanova.edu/
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[[category:operations research|Ackoff, Russell L.]]
[[Category:Systems theory researchers|Ackoff, Russell L.]]
[[Category:1919 births|Ackoff, Russell L.]]

Revision as of 10:49, 13 October 2004

Russell L. Ackoff (born 12 February, 1919 - ) is an American scientist in operations research and systems theory. In 1957, his book Introduction to Operations Research, co-authored with C. West Churchman and Leonard Arnoff, appeared as a pioneering text that helped define the field. Dr. Ackoff also has been referred to as the dean of the systems thinking community

Biography

Dr. Ackoff received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1941. He then continued to study at the University of Pennsylvania where he subsequently received his Doctorate in Philosophy of Science in 1947. He next went on to receive his Doctorate of Science from the University of Lancaster in 1967. Throughout the years, Ackoff has held positons at various universities and institutions, as well as publishing numerous books and articles. His latest jobs are Chairman of Interact, the Institute for Interactive Management, and Professor Emeritus of the Wharton School.

Work

Ackoff's work in research, consulting and education has involved more than 250 corporations and 50 governmental agencies in the U.S. and abroad. He has authored or co-authored 20 books and published over 150 articles in a variety of journals.

Books

  • Psychologistics, 1946, with C. W. Churchman
  • Measurement of Consumer Interest, 1947, ed. with C. W. Churchman and M. Wax.
  • Methods of Inquiry, 1950, with C. W. Churchman
  • The Design of Social Research, 1953.
  • Introduction to Operations Research, 1957, with C. W. Churchman and E. L. Arnoff.
  • Progress in Operations Research, 1, (ed.), 1961.
  • Scientific Method, 1962.
  • A Manager's Guide to Operations Research, 1963, with P. Rivett.
  • Fundamentals of Operations Research, 1968, with M. Sasieni.
  • A Concept of Corporate Planning, 1970.
  • On Purposeful Systems, 1972, with F. E. Emery.
  • Systems and Management Annual, (ed.), 1974.
  • The SCATT Report, 1976, with T. A. Cowan, Peter Davis, ET. al.
  • The Art of Problem Solving, 1978.
  • Creating the Corporate Future, 1981.
  • A Guide to Controlling Your Corporation's Future, 1984, with E.V. Finnel and J. Gharajedaghi.
  • Revitalizing Western Economies, 1984, with P. Broholm and R. Snow.
  • Management in Small Doses, 1986.
  • Ackoff's Fables, 1991
  • The Democratic Corporation, 1994
  • Ackoff's Best, 1999
  • Re-Creating the Corporation, 1999
  • A Theory of a System for Educators and Managers, 2000 with W. Edwards Deming

Monographs

  • Some Observations and Reflections on Mexican Development, 1976
  • Exploring Personality, 1998
  • Redesigning Society, 1999, With Sheldon Rovin

Articles, a selection

  • Progress in Operations Reseach, I. Wiley: New York, 1961.
  • Scientific Method. Wiley: New York, 1962.
  • F. E. On Purposeful Systems. Aldine-Atherton: Chicago 1972.
  • Redesigning the Future. John Wiley & Sons: New York, 1974.
  • "General Systems Theory and Systems Research Contrasting Conceptions of Systems Science." Views on a General Systems Theory: Proceedings from the Second System Symposium, Mihajlo D. Mesarovic (Ed.).
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