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- catalog abstract "Russell Ackoff is an observer of homo commercium. Now, Ackoff's Best offers you an opportunity to become acquainted with this irreverent genius who, over the past forty years, has done so much to shape our understanding of the modern business organization. Ackoff's exploration of systems theory and its effect on business provides the backbone of this collection. Also included are his most lasting and thought-provoking writings on an array of topics in business, society and human behavior that well reflect the sweeping scope of Ackoff's intellect and expertise. From managing teams, maximizing the effectiveness of information systems, and problem solving, to creativity, crime, and the role of the corporation in a democratic society, these writings are a cornucopia of insights, observations, and powerful lessons that will help you maximize your personal development and the effectiveness of your organization.".
- catalog contributor b11142946.
- catalog created "c1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "c1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1999.".
- catalog description "Ackoff's exploration of systems theory and its effect on business provides the backbone of this collection. Also included are his most lasting and thought-provoking writings on an array of topics in business, society and human behavior that well reflect the sweeping scope of Ackoff's intellect and expertise. From managing teams, maximizing the effectiveness of information systems, and problem solving, to creativity, crime, and the role of the corporation in a democratic society, these writings are a cornucopia of insights, observations, and powerful lessons that will help you maximize your personal development and the effectiveness of your organization.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Russell Ackoff is an observer of homo commercium. Now, Ackoff's Best offers you an opportunity to become acquainted with this irreverent genius who, over the past forty years, has done so much to shape our understanding of the modern business organization.".
- catalog description "pt. I. Systems. Ch. 1. Our Changing Concept of the World. Ch. 2. Reflections on Systems and Their Models. Ch. 3. Growth versus Development. Ch. 4. Toward a System of Systems Concepts. Ch. 5. Beating the System -- pt. II. Planning. Ch. 6. The Nature of Planning. Ch. 7. Alternative Types of Planning. Ch. 8. Problem Treatments. Ch. 9. Mess Management. Ch. 10. Ends Planning. Ch. 11. Mission Statements. Ch. 12. Creativity and Constraints -- pt. III. Applications. Ch. 13. Consumer Design. Ch. 14. Education. Ch. 15. Never Let Your Schooling Interfere with Your Education. Ch. 16. Crime. Ch. 17. The Effect of Advertising on Sales: A Study of Relations. Ch. 18. On Pairs and Trios: The Smallest Social Systems.".
- catalog extent "xi, 356 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Ackoff's best.".
- catalog identifier "0471316342 (cloth : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Ackoff's best.".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "c1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Wiley,".
- catalog relation "Ackoff's best.".
- catalog subject "658 21".
- catalog subject "Business.".
- catalog subject "HD31 .A2813 1999".
- catalog subject "Management.".
- catalog tableOfContents "pt. I. Systems. Ch. 1. Our Changing Concept of the World. Ch. 2. Reflections on Systems and Their Models. Ch. 3. Growth versus Development. Ch. 4. Toward a System of Systems Concepts. Ch. 5. Beating the System -- pt. II. Planning. Ch. 6. The Nature of Planning. Ch. 7. Alternative Types of Planning. Ch. 8. Problem Treatments. Ch. 9. Mess Management. Ch. 10. Ends Planning. Ch. 11. Mission Statements. Ch. 12. Creativity and Constraints -- pt. III. Applications. Ch. 13. Consumer Design. Ch. 14. Education. Ch. 15. Never Let Your Schooling Interfere with Your Education. Ch. 16. Crime. Ch. 17. The Effect of Advertising on Sales: A Study of Relations. Ch. 18. On Pairs and Trios: The Smallest Social Systems.".
- catalog title "Ackoff's best : his classic writings on management / Russell L. Ackoff.".
- catalog type "text".