Systems, Management and Change

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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.

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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

Planning, Scheduling, Team Building, Servicing, Co-Ordination

`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.

Dr Nicholas Walliman

Architecture, Oxford Brookes University

September 9, 2013

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A useful and quick introduction to systems thinking and application.

Use of graphics makes a welcome change from wordy textbooks!

Dr Nicholas Walliman

Architecture, Oxford Brookes University

September 9, 2013

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A delightful text which I always carry around with me - good fun - makes the points well.