Harnessing Complexity: Organizational Implications of a Scientific Frontier by R

Description: Harnessing Complexity by Robert Axelrod, Michael D. Cohen Harnessing Complexity will be indispensable to anyone who wants to better comprehend how people and organizations can adapt effectively in the information age. This book is a step-by-step guide to understanding the processes of variation, interaction, and selection that are at work in all organizations. The authors show how to use their own paradigm of "bottom up" management, the Complex Adaptive System-whether in science, public policy, or private commerce. This simple model of how people work together will change forever how we think about getting things done in a group."Harnessing Complexity distills the managerial essence of current research on complexity....A very valuable contribution to the emerging theory of competition and competitive advantage."-C.K. Prahalad, University of Michigan, coauthor of Competing for the Future"A brilliant exposition that demystifies both the theory and use of Complex Adaptive Systems."-John Seely Brown, Xerox Corporation and Palo Alto Research Center FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A state-of-the-art guide to the new field of complexity-the tool leaders use to understand how people and organizations adapt in a world of rapid change.. Harnessing Complexity will be indispensable to anyone who wants to better comprehend how people and organizations can adapt effectively in the information age. This book is a step-by-step guide to understanding the processes of variation, interaction, and selection that are at work in all organizations. The authors show how to use their own paradigm of "bottom up" management, the Complex Adaptive System-whether in science, public policy, or private commerce. This simple model of how people work together will change forever how we think about getting things done in a group."Harnessing Complexity distills the managerial essence of current research on complexity.A very valuable contribution to the emerging theory of competition and competitive advantage. "-C.K. Prahalad, University of Michigan, coauthor of Competing for the Future"A brilliant exposition that demystifies both the theory and use of Complex Adaptive Systems."-John Seely Brown, Xerox Corporation and Palo Alto Research Center Author Biography Robert Axelrod is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. The author of "The Evolution of Cooperation." He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Long Description Harnessing Complexity will be indispensable to anyone who wants to better comprehend how people and organizations can adapt effectively in the information age. This book is a step-by-step guide to understanding the processes of variation, interaction, and selection that are at work in all organizations. The authors show how to use their own paradigm of "bottom up" management, the Complex Adaptive System-whether in science, public policy, or private commerce. This simple model of how people work together will change forever how we think about getting things done in a group."Harnessing Complexity distills the managerial essence of current research on complexity....A very valuable contribution to the emerging theory of competition and competitive advantage."-C.K. Prahalad, University of Michigan, coauthor of Competing for the Future"A brilliant exposition that demystifies both the theory and use of Complex Adaptive Systems."-John Seely Brown, Xerox Corporation and Palo Alto Research Center Details ISBN0465005500 Author Michael D. Cohen Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 0465005500 ISBN-13 9780465005505 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 302.35 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-01-31 Short Title HARNESSING COMPLEXITY Imprint Basic Books Subtitle Organizational Implications of a Scientific Frontier Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation both of University of Michigan, USA Residence US Publisher Basic Books (AZ) Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780465005505 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2001-08-02 NZ Release Date 2001-08-02 US Release Date 2001-08-02 UK Release Date 2001-08-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7489795;

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