TITLE

The Evolution of the Management Sciences: A Report on the 1988 Survey of TIMS Membership

AUTHOR(S)

King, William R.; Grover, Varun; Nelson, Anthony

PUB. DATE

November 1989

SOURCE

Interfaces;Nov/Dec89, Vol. 19 Issue 6, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

This article discusses about the evolution in the field of management science as evidenced by the changing profile and habits of The Institute of Management Sciences' (TIMS) members. This paper assess the current status of the field and the organization, also, it evaluates the changes in characteristics of members, their professional roles and their evaluation of TIMS services. Analysis of the study indicates that TIMS needs to reach out to younger people ant to those who practice masters degree. Moreover, TIMS should also consider relationships with other organization.

ACCESSION #

4487954

Tags: MANAGEMENT science;  MANAGEMENT;  OPERATIONS research;  ORGANIZATION;  ORGANIZATIONAL research;  COMMUNICATION in organizations

 

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