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Problem structuring methods in action

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  • Mingers, John & Rosenhead, Jonathan, 2004. "Problem structuring methods in action," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 152(3), pages 530-554, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:152:y:2004:i:3:p:530-554
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