The theme of the book is the development of the quantum organization and how information technology impacts on the organization. A revolutionary change model forms the structure for the discussion. Each module is introduced by an excerpt from Plato's dialogue on the Perfect State and represents a stage in the process of change: setting the scene; facing the reality; awakening; envisioning; re-architecting; and leadership. Technology may have changed since Plato's time, but the search for a model for the "ideal" state endures. The central ideas explored by the author within this model are radical change through re-architecting and information technology and the evolutionary and revolutionary aspects of information technology within a chaordic system. The idea of the quantum organization is studied from different angles: reasons for this, self-organization, the knowledge society, beyond the concept of radical change, leadership and a macro perspective. An introduction to the world of Digital Economy and aspects of the emerging quantum organization.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Maße
Höhe: 247 mm
Breite: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7021-5638-0 (9780702156380)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Act I: Recognising the need for change: Module I: Setting the scene - managing in the age of transition; Module II: Facing the reality - inside chaos; Module III: Awakening - the emergence of the quantum organisation. Act II: Creating a new vision: Module IV: Envisioning 21st century Taylorism: The new leverage of knowledge and intelligence. Act III: Institutionalising the change: Module V: Re-architecturing - the case for de-engineering the corporation: Module VI: Leadership in the 21st century. Epilogue: History repeats itself.