Complexity, Management and the Dynamics of Change: Challenges for Practice - Softcover

McMillan, Elizabeth

 
9780415417228: Complexity, Management and the Dynamics of Change: Challenges for Practice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415417228 ISBN 13: 9780415417228
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

The insights of complexity science can allow today’s managers to embrace the challenges and uncertainty of the twenty-first century, and successfully oversee organizational change and development. Elizabeth McMillan's book brings these ideas into perspective by:

  • outlining the historical relationship between science and organizations
  • reviewing current perspectives on organizational change and best practice
  • citing real-life examples of the use of complexity science ideas
  • discussing issues which may arise when using ideas from complexity.

Written in an accessible style to bridge the gap from scientific theory to commercial applicability, this text shows how organizations can become more effective, democratic and sustainable through complexity science.

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About the Author

Elizabeth McMillan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Open University, and an experienced consultant with extensive management experience. She is a Co-founder and Director of the UK Complexity Society, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415417228
ISBN 13 
9780415417228
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
256

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