secondary environment

an environment that is incidental or marginally important in a person’s life and in which interactions with others are comparatively brief and impersonal. An example is a bank or a shop. Compare primary environment.

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November 19th 2024

operations research

the application of advanced analytical methods—such as mathematical modeling, optimization, and computer simulation—to the study of complex situations so as to obtain a comprehensive understanding that allows for accurate predictions of outcomes and estimates of risk and enables more rational, effective decision making. It is used particularly in management science and business contexts. Also called operational research.