Converge of Goals on Learning Operations Research, Case of a Mexican Institute

The purpose of this paper is to explore the shared goals of those involved in the learning process of Operations Research at undergraduate level in a Mexican institute. It is because some contradictions and disturbances were discovered within that process affecting mainly the relationships between involved individuals. Also, these can produce change and innovation in that process. For this, there is particular relevance on uncovering which elements actively participate and affect that process. Activity Theory as a novel and systematic approach and a qualitative and interpreting parading were chosen to gain a rich picture of these elements. Three activity systems were developed catching the material and abstract tools and other activity elements. Diverse links between these activity systems and their elements were revealed in the light of contextual features making sense of the relationships between the individuals. It was discovered that their clash produce innovation.