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Systems, Management and Change
A Graphic Guide
- Ruth Carter - The Open University
- John Martin - The Open University
- Bill Mayblin - The Open University
- Michael Munday - Cardiff University, UK
January 1984 | 128 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This introduction to organizational analysis and change is written in a lively, pictorial and concise style. It starts from the belief that one cannot act responsibly without a rounded understanding of both the context and the likely implications of one's actions. The book conveys the essentials of practical systems work in organizational settings and integrates graphics and text throughout.
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Responsible Action and the Basic System Concepts
PART TWO: ANALYSIS
Methods of Describing Systems,and a Range of Simple Modelling Techniques for Idea Generation and Selection
PART THREE: INVENTIVE SEARCH
Basic Techniques for Idea Generation and Selection
PART FOUR: GROUNDWORK
The Organizational Politics Surrounding Change and the Role of the Change Agent
PART FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION
Practical Problems in Implementing Agreed Change
`A fun book to read and a cheap and helpful addition to anyone in an advisory or helping role who wants to get some clarity into their language, thinking and practice' - Directions
A compact guide to systems thinking and application. A rare book at this level. Use of graphics makes a nice change from the usual wordy textbooks.
Architecture, Oxford Brookes University
September 9, 2013
A useful and quick introduction to systems thinking and application.
Use of graphics makes a welcome change from wordy textbooks!
Architecture, Oxford Brookes University
September 9, 2013
A delightful text which I always carry around with me - good fun - makes the points well.
Please select your department, North Lindsey College
August 24, 2010
