The theory of constraints has its origins in:
A)linear programming theory.
B)the theory of economies of scale.
C)material requirements planning.
D)the theory of finite capacity planning.
E)Goldratt and Cox's book,The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement.

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The theory of constraints was first introduced in the book "The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement" by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox. While linear programming theory, economies of scale, material requirements planning, and finite capacity planning all have relevance to operations management, they are not directly related to the theory of constraints.

The Theory of Constraints Has Its Origins In