Management Systems
A Global Perspective
Published on 1. January 1999
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-0-534-92511-6 (ISBN)
Description
In this work, readers are taught how to apply systems concepts and become systems thinkers. The book integrates systems philosophy with management concepts, mini-cases are presented throughout, plus three larger cases at the end of the book demonstrate applications of systems concepts in practice and are a good source for discussion and analysis. Global management issues are integrated throughout the book, demonstrating how management systems operate in different countries.
In this work, readers are taught how to apply systems concepts and become systems thinkers. The book integrates systems philosophy with management concepts, mini-cases are presented throughout, plus three larger cases at the end of the book demonstrate applications of systems concepts in practice and are a good source for discussion and analysis. Global management issues are integrated throughout the book, demonstrating how management systems operate in different countries.
In this work, readers are taught how to apply systems concepts and become systems thinkers. The book integrates systems philosophy with management concepts, mini-cases are presented throughout, plus three larger cases at the end of the book demonstrate applications of systems concepts in practice and are a good source for discussion and analysis. Global management issues are integrated throughout the book, demonstrating how management systems operate in different countries.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-92511-6 (9780534925116)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Systems Basics: Systems Thinking; A Global Systemic Framework; Dynamic Dimensions of Systems; The Roots of Systems Thinking; Systems Approaches; Hard Systems thinking; The Soft Systems Approach; The Cybernetic Approach; Systemic Managerial Tools: Strategy as a Systemic Managerial Tool; Organization Structure; Operational Procedures and Controls; Organizational Structure; Operational Procedures and Controls; Organizational Culture; Leadership; Integrative Approaches and the Future; Sociotechnical Systems Design; The Future of Systems Thinking.