Langbeschreibung
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Responsible Action and the Basic System ConceptsPART TWO: ANALYSISMethods of Describing Systems,and a Range of Simple Modelling Techniques for Idea Generation and SelectionPART THREE: INVENTIVE SEARCHBasic Techniques for Idea Generation and SelectionPART FOUR: GROUNDWORKThe Organizational Politics Surrounding Change and the Role of the Change AgentPART FIVE: IMPLEMENTATIONPractical Problems in Implementing Agreed Change Planning, Scheduling, Team Building, Servicing, Co-Ordination