Operations research started with the publication of the results of the Hawthorne studies.

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Operations research actually began during World War II, when researchers used mathematical analysis and modeling to help with logistics and strategic planning. The Hawthorne studies, which looked at the effects of lighting on worker productivity, did not have a significant impact on the development of operations research.

Operations Research Started with the Publication of the Results of the Hawthorne