Systems Theory And Practice In The Knowledge Age

Author : Gillian Ragsdell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461506018
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age written by Gillian Ragsdell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the proceedings of the Seventh International Conference of the UK Systems Society being held at York University, United Kingdom from July 7th to 10th, 2002. It is a pleasure to be able to share with you this collection ofpapers that have been contributed by systems thinkers from around the world. As with previous UKSS conferences, the aim ofthis conference is to encourage debate and promote development of pertinent issues in systems theory and practice. In current times where the focus has moved from 'information' to 'knowledge' and where 'knowledge management', of everyday speak, it seemed fitting to 'knowledge assets' and so on, have become part offer a conference title of'Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age'. In keeping with another tradition of previous conferences, the UKSS Conference 2002 Committee decided to compile a collection ofdelegates' papers before the event as a platform from which to launch discussions in York. Ideas presented in the following papers will, undoubtedly, be developed during the dialogue generated at the conference and new papers will emerge. In his abstract for his plenary at this conference, Professor Peter Checkland throws down the gauntlet to systems thinking and its relevance in the knowledge age with the following statement: "30 Years In The Systems Movement: Disappointments I Have Known and Hopes/or the Future Springing from a lunchtime conversation at an American University, the Systems Movement is now nearly 50 years old.

Author : Janet McIntyre-Mills
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387275894
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself written by Janet McIntyre-Mills and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself: Critical and Systemic Implications for Democracy presents papers that make the case that good governance is about thinking and practice that can lead to a better balance of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental concerns to ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and for future generations. The work is inspired by the thinking of C. West Churchman and forms the first volume in a new series: C. West Churchman’s Legacy and Related Works. The book features contributions from a range of invited authors including Russell L. Ackoff, Ken Bausch, John van Gigch and Norma Romm. The volume is aimed at academics, post-graduate students and members of professional associations working in the fields of systems sciences, public policy and management, politics, and international relations.

Author : Lester T. Kane
Publisher : Nova Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781604564013
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Citizenship in the 21st Century written by Lester T. Kane and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citizenship is membership in a political community and carries with it rights to political participation. It is largely coterminous with nationality, although it is possible to have a nationality without being a citizen, and vice versa. This book presents a line-up of contributors offering in-depth analyses of this issue.

Author : Janet McIntyre-Mills
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387486747
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Systemic Governance and Accountability written by Janet McIntyre-Mills and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-16 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book makes a plea for systemic governance. It follows a practical approach including case studies and conceptual tools. Policy makers and managers need to work with rather than within theoretical and methodological frameworks. The closest we can get to truth is through compassionate dialogue that explores paradoxes and considers the rights and responsibilities of caretakers.

Author : Peter W. G. Morris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470226838
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wiley Guide to Project Organization and Project Management Competencies written by Peter W. G. Morris and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WILEY GUIDE TO Project Organization & Project Management Competencies A guide to the human factors in project management: knowledge, learning, and maturity THE WILEY GUIDES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS address critical, need-to-know information that will help professionals successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects. This third volume in the series covers a range of organizational and people-based topics that are occupying the project management world today. The essence of project management represents a “people” challenge—the ability to appreciate and effectively employ the competencies of all those who are associated with the project development and delivery process. This book explains how you can more successfully manage a project from inception through delivery by learning how to handle critical issues around structure, teams, leadership, power and negotiation, and the whole area of competencies. The expert contributors also include chapters on global project management knowledge and standards, the role of project management associations around the world, project management maturity models, and other key topics. Complete your understanding of project management with these other books in The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects series: The Wiley Guide to Project Control The Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management The Wiley Guide to Project Technology, Supply Chain & Procurement Management

Author : Hannes Zacher
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781003089674
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Age and Work written by Hannes Zacher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The edited volume, Age and Work presents a systematic collection of key advances in theory, methods, and practice regarding age(ing) and work. This leading-edge collection breaks new ground by developing novel and useful theory, explaining underutilized but important methodological approaches, and suggesting original practical applications of emerging research topics. The book begins with a prologue by the World Health Organization's unit head for aging and health, an introduction on the topic by the editors, and an overview of past, current, and future workforce age trends. Subsequently, the first main section outlines theoretical advances regarding alternative age constructs (e.g., subjective age), intersectionality of age with gender and social class, paradoxical age-related actions, generational identity, and integration of lifespan theories. The second section presents methodological advances regarding behavioral assessment, age at the team and organizational levels, longitudinal and diary methods, experiments and interventions, qualitative methods, and the use of archival data. The third section covers practical advances regarding age and job crafting, knowledge exchange, the work/non-work interface, healthy aging, and absenteeism and presenteeism, and organizational meta-strategies for younger and older workers. The book concludes with an epilogue by an eminent scholar in age and work. Written in a scientific yet accessible manner, the book offers a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, academics in the fields of psychology and business, as well as practitioners working in the areas of human resource management and organizational development"--

Author : Wendy Patton
Publisher : Sense Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9077874135
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Development and Systems Theory written by Wendy Patton and published by Sense Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Systems Theory Framework was developed to produce a metatheoretical framework through which the contribution of all theories to our understanding of career behaviour could be recognised. In addition it emphasises the individual as the site for the integration of theory and practice. Its utility has become more broadly acknowledged through its application to a range of cultural groups and settings, qualitative assessment processes, career counselling, and multicultural career counselling. For these reasons, the STF is a very valuable addition to the field of career theory. In viewing the field of career theory as a system, open to changes and developments from within itself and through constantly interrelating with other systems, the STF and this book are adding to the pattern of knowledge and relationships within the career field. The contents of this book will be integrated within the field as representative of a shift in understanding existing relationships within and between theories. In the same way, each reader wilt integrate the contents of the book within their existing views about the current state of career theory and within their current theory-practice relationship. [Back cover, ed].

Author : Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781441961082
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Systems Theory written by Yogesh K. Dwivedi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall mission of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding and coverage of the various theories and models used in IS research. Specifically, it aims to focus on the following key objectives: To describe the various theories and models applicable to studying IS/IT management issues. To outline and describe, for each of the various theories and models, independent and dependent constructs, reference discipline/originating area, originating author(s), seminal articles, level of analysis (i.e. firm, individual, industry) and links with other theories. To provide a critical review/meta-analysis of IS/IT management articles that have used a particular theory/model. To discuss how a theory can be used to better understand how information systems can be effectively deployed in today’s digital world. This book contributes to our understanding of a number of theories and models. The theoretical contribution of this book is that it analyzes and synthesizes the relevant literature in order to enhance knowledge of IS theories and models from various perspectives. To cater to the information needs of a diverse spectrum of readers, this book is structured into two volumes, with each volume further broken down into two sections. The first section of Volume 1 presents detailed descriptions of a set of theories centered around the IS lifecycle, including the Success Model, Technology Acceptance Model, User Resistance Theories, and four others. The second section of Volume 1 contains strategic and economic theories, including a Resource-Based View, Theory of Slack Resources, Portfolio Theory, Discrepancy Theory Models, and eleven others. The first section of Volume 2 concerns socio-psychological theories. These include Personal Construct Theory, Psychological Ownership, Transactive Memory, Language-Action Approach, and nine others. The second section of Volume 2 deals with methodological theories, including Critical Realism, Grounded Theory, Narrative Inquiry, Work System Method, and four others. Together, these theories provide a rich tapestry of knowledge around the use of theory in IS research. Since most of these theories are from contributing disciplines, they provide a window into the world of external thought leadership.

Author : Nick P. Kardulias
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461647436
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World-Systems Theory in Practice written by Nick P. Kardulias and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1998-12-23 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the quarter century since Wallerstein first developed world systems theory (WST), scholars in a variety of disciplines have adopted the approach to explain intersocietal interaction on a grand scale. These essays bring to light archaeological data and analysis to show that many historic and prehistoric states lacked the mechanisms to dominate the distant (and in some cases, nearby) societies with which they interacted.

Author : James B. Bower
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Systems written by James B. Bower and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: