Marxist-based critique of OR: Difference between revisions
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Rosenhead and Thunhurst (1982), as well as Wood and Kelly (1978) critiqued OR using Marxist arguments. Their critique focused at technical rather than practical | Rosenhead and Thunhurst (1982), as well as Wood and Kelly (1978) critiqued OR using Marxist arguments. Their critique focused at technical rather than practical [[Habermas three types of interests|interests]]. | ||
<u>Point 1</u>: OR has a mistaken view of its own purpose and rationality. It sees itself as an objective, value- free application of science to the common good. In fact, it is neither objective nor value-free, but a part of the developing means of production, committed to improving the effective use and control of the workforce. | <u>Point 1</u>: OR has a mistaken view of its own purpose and rationality. It sees itself as an objective, value- free application of science to the common good. In fact, it is neither objective nor value-free, but a part of the developing means of production, committed to improving the effective use and control of the workforce. | ||