The Intelligence Advantage : Organizing for Complexity

McMaster, Michael D.

ISBN 10: 075069792X / ISBN 13: 9780750697927

Published by Butterworth Heinemann, 1996

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Type: Book N.B.HIGHLIGHTING.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Intelligence Advantage : Organizing for Complexity
• Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075069792X
• ISBN 13: 9780750697927
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published
• Seller catalogs:
  • BUSINESS

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Synopsis

Through the study of new ideas and advances in philosophy, science and technology, this book offers an understanding of the way that human beings create organizations. It gives a sense of clarity about organizations, how they operate and the kind of thinking needed to sustain their survival. These advances foster insight into ways of organizing productive activity that are consistent with the nature of human beings and society. Michael McMaster blends complexity with Postmodern thought and the work of the interdisciplinary group called the Santa Fe Institute to provide useful, understandable metaphors and analogies, as well as practical design principles and effective management and work practices.

From the Author

The purpose of the book - and what is to follow
The purpose of the book is make the case that human institutions are intelligent in their own right and explore the theory behind how to increase that capacity. My new book, available in May, lays out more specific principles for organisational design for increasing intelligence and a "work program" for those who are undertaking that challenge.