For the theoretical and practical problem-solving subfield of Management, see Management Science. Management Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research on all aspects of management related to strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, information technology, and organizations as well as all functional areas of business, such as accounting, finance, marketing, and operations. It is published by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and was established in 1954 by the institute's precursor, the Institute of Management Sciences. C. West Churchman was the founding editor-in-chief. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2018 impact factor of 4.219. Editors-in-chief The following persons are, or have been, editors-in-chief: 2018–2020: David Simchi-Levi 2014–2018: Teck-Hua Ho 2009–2014: Gérard Cachon 2003–2008: Wallace Hopp 1997–2002: Hau L. Lee 1993–1997: Gabriel R. Bitran 1983–1990: Donald G. Morrison 1968–1983: Martin K. Starr 1960–1967: Robert M. Thrall 1954–1960: C. West Churchman Notable papers According to Google Scholar, the following three papers have been cited most frequently: References External links Business and management journals Publications established in 1954 Management science Monthly journals English-language journals INFORMS academic journals