game theory
type: Concept
related: operations research

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: operations research

probability theory
type: Concept
broader: operations research

linear programming
type: Concept
broader: operations research

operations research
type: Concept
definition: A general approach to the scientific study of the activities (operations) of complex systems such as large corporations. Quantitative criteria are often used, and techniques are usually drawn from several disciplines, to make decisions about ways to increase the efficiency of the system as a whole. [Source: Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology; Operations Research (OR)]
related: game theory
narrower: probability theory
narrower: linear programming
broader: systems analysis

systems analysis
type: Concept
narrower: operations research