Systems Thinking brings together classic and contemporary writings that cross the entire breadth of the systems field. The four-volume setincludes the most influential theoretical papers, as well as applications in domains as diverse as global environmental modelling, business strategy, public sector planning, family therapy and the management of organizations.
Key critiques of the leading writers allow the researcher to understand how and why paradigm breaks took place, and to grasp the extraordinary diversification of systems theory and practice we see today.
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Systems Thinking brings together classic and contemporary writings that cross the entire breadth of the systems field. The four-volume set <...
Highlights the studies and theories in the field of organizational behaviour. This collection explores literature on the science and practice of organizational behaviour.
Highlights the studies and theories in the field of organizational behaviour. This collection explores literature on the science and practice of organ...
Innovation and Knowledge Management has gained considerable importance over the last 40 years, both as an area of academic research and as an area of professional practice. This growing interest has produced a wealth of highly disparate literature, international in orientation and rooted in both the research agenda and in more pragmatic issues of best practice.Each volume covers a key area of Innovation and Knowledge Management, reflecting both historical roots and cutting-edge scholarship. "Volume One" covers individual creativity and innovation, with V"olume Two "focusing on teamwork and...
Innovation and Knowledge Management has gained considerable importance over the last 40 years, both as an area of academic research and as an area of ...
Focusing on discourse at organizational levels, this collection traces the evolution and current state of theoretical developments; demonstrates key techniques; and provides examples of empirical studies where these methods have been employed.
Focusing on discourse at organizational levels, this collection traces the evolution and current state of theoretical developments; demonstrates key t...
Presenting a collection of more than 60 articles, this set not only offers the last word on critical management studies of the last century, but also includes a selection of more recently published work that will set the agenda in the years to come.
Presenting a collection of more than 60 articles, this set not only offers the last word on critical management studies of the last century, but also...
The field of work and well-being is growing at a phenomenal rate, as obesity, mental health, heart disease, and alcohol consumption become increasingly important for organizations in the public and private sector. This collection covers the sources and costs of workplace stress; major theories of organizational stress and well-being; and intervention studies in the field. Within the major work, an international advisory board identifies the best original science, as well as the relevant theories and recent intervention studies that reflect best practice in terms of enhancing well-being at...
The field of work and well-being is growing at a phenomenal rate, as obesity, mental health, heart disease, and alcohol consumption become increasingl...
Encompassing management, psychology, economics, adult education and more, Human Resource Development (HRD) has emerged as one of the most multifaceted areas of business and management in recent years.
The collections' well renowned editors reflect the multidisciplinary focus of HRD by structuring this four-volume set around the role of HRD on the individual, group, organization and society.
Encompassing management, psychology, economics, adult education and more, Human Resource Development (HRD) has emerged as one of the most multifaceted...
In recent times the academic world has focused increasing attention on the challenges of corporate sustainability. While the concept of corporate sustainability originated in the context of environmental impact and natural resources, in recent years the concept has been broadened to include various social concerns ranging from animal welfare, human rights and labor conditions, to issues of inequality and social justice. There is now a large literature that provides many insights into the factors driving firms to become more sustainable, the key steps they take to do so, and the impacts of...
In recent times the academic world has focused increasing attention on the challenges of corporate sustainability. While the concept of corporate s...
It is widely accepted that entrepreneurship contributes to development, imparting a positive effect on society; creating employment, economic expansion, a larger tax base, and more consumer well-being. This is increasingly supported by research, and acknowledged by governments across Asia and around the world. Bringing together some of the most significant research to come out of the field in the past few decades, this major work presents a nuanced reading of key concepts of Asian entrepreneurship, in depth, and with emphasis on comprehensive, scholarly discussion.
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It is widely accepted that entrepreneurship contributes to development, imparting a positive effect on society; creating employment, economic expan...
Debates around the origins, nature, value, effectiveness and sustainability of various 'models' of capitalism have become increasingly prominent since the collapse of the state socialist political and economic systems in the early 1990s. While comparative studies of the differing configurations of business and political systems have always been relevant and important, these discussions toward the end of the 20th century marked the arrival of the distinct field of study often labelled the 'varieties of capitalism' school of thought. Developments in the field and in the...
Debates around the origins, nature, value, effectiveness and sustainability of various 'models' of capitalism have become increasingly prominent since...
