Monday 19 December 2011

Complexity theory and managment - a brief note

Complexity theory has been applied in various management subjects. This theory can make up a core theory to apply in dissertation study. I note the following references for illustration:

  1. Andriani, P. and Passiante, G. (editors) (2004) Complexity Theory and the Management of Networks, Imperial College Press.
  2. Houchin, K.and MacLean (2005) "Complexity Theory and Strategic Change: an Empirically Informed Critique", British Journal of Management Vol. 16, pp. 149-166.
  3. Jorg, T., Davis, B. and Nickmans, G. (2007) "Position paper: Towards a new, complexity science of learning and education", Educational Research Review 2, pp. 145-156.
  4. Monroy, M.C.O. (2003) "Chaos and Complexity Theory in Management: An Exploration from a Critical Systems Thinking Perspective", Systems Research and Behavioral Science Vol. 20, pp, 387-400.
  5. Murray, P.J. (1998) "Complexity Theory and the Fifth Discipline" Systemic Practice and Action Research Vol. 11 (3), pp. 275-293.
  6. Stacey, R.D., Griffin, D. and Shaw, P. (2000) Complexity and Management, Routledge
  7. Wheelan, S.A. (1996) "An Initial Exploration of the Relevance of Complexity Theory to Group Research and Practice", Systems Practice Vol. 9(1), pp. 49-70
Reference

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