This book presents nine innovative methods to think outside the box and solve complex system problems. "Managing Complex Systems" provides specific tools and guidance needed to be a more creative and innovative thinker. Following the author's methodology, the reader will be better able to devise and implement nontraditional solutions to seemingly intractable complex problems. B...(展开全部)

For organizations to thrive, we must find ways to dramatically improve the performance of large-scale projects. Applying the concepts of complexity theory can complement conventional project management approaches and enable us to adapt to the unrelenting change that we ignore at our own peril.

For organizations to thrive, we must find ways to dramatically improve the performance of large-scale projects. Applying the concepts of complexity theory can complement conventional project management approaches and enable us to adapt to the unrelenting change that we ignore at our own peril.

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use. Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that in...(展开全部)

In Complexity and Postmodernism, Paul Cilliers explores the idea of complexity in the light of contemporary perspectives from philosophy and science. Cilliers offers us a unique approach to understanding complexity and computational theory by integrating postmodern theory (like that of Derrida and Lyotard) into his discussion. Complexity and Postmodernism is an exciting and an ...(展开全部)

In Complexity and Postmodernism, Paul Cilliers explores the idea of complexity in the light of contemporary perspectives from philosophy and science. Cilliers offers us a unique approach to understanding complexity and computational theory by integrating postmodern theory (like that of Derrida and Lyotard) into his discussion. Complexity and Postmodernism is an exciting and an ...(展开全部)

肯尼斯 C. 劳顿(Kenneth C.Laudon)纽约大学斯特恩商学院. 纽约大学斯特恩商学院信息系统教授 ■著有12本著作，涉及电子商务，信息系统。组织和社会；发表了40多篇关于信息系统与多媒体技术对社会、组织，管理。隐私和道德影响的文章 ■现在研究大规模信息系统和多媒体技术的规划与管理。臂接受自然科学基金，进行社会安全管理部门、IRS和FBI的国家信息系统的演进的研究 ■主讲课程有管理数字化企业。信息技术与公司战略。专业责任(道德)、电子商务和数字化市场等 简 P.劳顿(Jane P.Laudon)是信息系统领域的管理顾问。她特别感兴趣的领域包括系统分析、数据管理、MIS审计、软件评价及教商务专家如何设计和使用信息系统。 简在哥伦比亚大学获得哲学博士学位，在哈佛大学获得管理硕士学位，在巴纳...(展开全部)

This book is a comprehensive introduction to quantitative approaches to complex adaptive systems. Practically all areas of life on this planet are constantly confronted with complex systems, be it ecosystems, societies, traffic, financial markets, opinion formation and spreading, or the internet and social media. Complex systems are systems composed of many elements that intera...(展开全部)

An exploration of the need for innovative mechanisms of governance in an era when human actions are major drivers of environmental change. The onset of the Anthropocene, an era in which human actions have become major drivers of change on a planetary scale, has increased the complexity of socioecological systems. Complex systems pose novel challenges for governance because of t...(展开全部)

A half century ago Peter Drucker put management on the map. Leadership has since pushed it off. Henry Mintzberg aims to restore management to its proper place: front and center. "We should be seeing managers as leaders." Mintzberg writes, "and leadership as management practiced well." This landmark book draws on Mintzberg's observations of twenty-nine managers, in business, go...(展开全部)