Systems Thinking

Creative Holism for Managers

Michael C Jackson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:26th Sep '03

Should be back in stock very soon

Systems Thinking cover

Jackson's new book responds to the growing interest in systems ideas and their application, and builds on the success of his previous work with Bob Flood Creative Problem Solving. This book is different from existing texts in the systems field - it provides a clear introduction to the origins of systems thinking, concepts and the development of applied systems thinking and offers an account of 'critical systems practice' which demonstrates how other systems methodologies, model and methods can be used in combination.

Creative Problem Solving is comprehensive in scope, offering a brief introduction to all main 'holistic approaches to management' and demonstrating, with case studies, how each is used in practice.  This straightforward and clear text from an established author in the field will be welcomed by students and academics as the 'new' Creative Problem Solving - a comprehensive, practical guide to a potentially difficult subject.

"Provides an excellent guide and introduction to systems thinking for students of management." (Professional Manager, March 2004)

"...a very important contribution to the management and systems literature for its excellent blend of rigor and relevance..." (Review in the Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol 56 2005)

ISBN: 9780470845226

Dimensions: 228mm x 163mm x 28mm

Weight: 680g

384 pages