A subject may be said to be in such a state if he (it) wants something and has unequally efficient alternative ways of trying to get it. (Russell L. Ackoff)

A subject may be said to be in such a state if he (it) wants something and has unequally efficient alternative ways of trying to get it.

Russell L. Ackoff

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