Search Results - subject:"Complexity theory"

Transitioning from service management to service‐dominant logic : Observations and recommendations

Gummesson, Evert; Lusch, Robert F.; Vargo, Stephen L. - In: International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 2 (2010) 1, pp. 8-22

the application of complexity theory, network, and systems theory; co‐creation by and between researchers; focus on …

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Exploring the complexity of projects: Implications of complexity theory for project management practice

Cicmil, Svetlana J. K.; Cooke-Davies, Terry J; … - 2009

Exploring the Complexity of Projects: Implications of Complexity Theory for Project Management Practice explores the … process and findings of the implications of the complexity theory for project management theory and practice. The golden … by practitioners in contemporary organizations. In Exploring the Complexity of Projects: Implications of Complexity …

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Context, complexity and connectedness: dimensions of globalization revealed

Bevan, David; Gitsham, Matthew - In: Corporate Governance: The international journal of … 9 (2009) 4, pp. 435-447

Purpose – This paper sets out to reveal the extent to which the experience of senior managers as organizational change leaders in a time of contemporary crisis may be discerned to reflect strands of earlier globalization theories; to consider any implications for leadership and management...

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Proactive and reactive: drivers for key account management programmes

Brehmer, Per‐Olof; Rehme, Jakob - In: European Journal of Marketing 43 (2009) 7/8, pp. 961-984

Purpose – Key account management (KAM) programmes are a way for companies to develop existing relationships and increase sales, thus being proactive and searching for opportunities (which is often expected of KAM). It is also a way to meet changing customer demands arising from changes in...

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Foresight for smart globalization

Jhirad, David; Juech, Claudia; Michelson, Evan S. - In: Foresight 11 (2009) 4, pp. 10-13

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the concept of smart globalization and identify links with the Rockefeller Foundation's philanthropic activities in a number of areas, including health, climate change, urbanization, economic insecurities, and basic survival needs....

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Foresight and anticipatory governance

Fuerth, Leon S. - In: Foresight 11 (2009) 4, pp. 14-32

anticipatory governance, drawing upon complexity theory for assessment of issues requiring government policy; network theory for …

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Conclusion: “Foresight for smart globalization” synthesis statement and recommendations

Bezold, Clement; Juech, Claudia; Michelson, Evan S. - In: Foresight 11 (2009) 4, pp. 82-85

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conclude the special issue on the topic of pro‐poor foresight. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a draft synthesis statement and selected recommendations to emerge from the “Foresight for smart globalization” workshop....

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Finding a philosophical framework in support of “Presence”

Branson, Christopher M. - In: Leadership & Organization Development Journal 30 (2009) 3, pp. 224-239

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a coherent, comprehensive and complete philosophical framework that can not only validate but also guide the implementation of the organisational development strategies proposed in Presence: Exploring Profound Change in People, Organizations...

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Complexity theory and the web

Tredinnick, Luke - In: Journal of Documentation 65 (2009) 5, pp. 797-816

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the influence of complexity theory on the development of the web. It seeks to … critique the role of complexity theory as a governing metaphor in the discourse of the web, and to examine whether complexity … and questions the adequacy of complexity theory to provide a description of the web and its relationship to cognition and …

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Relative size and complexity: e‐business use in small and medium sized tourism enterprises in Thailand

Brown, David H.; Kaewkitipong, Laddawan - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 22 (2009) 1/2, pp. 212-231

Purpose – The research documented in this paper aims to explore e‐business uses in small and medium‐sized tourism enterprises compared with their larger counterparts. Design/methodology/approach – Five case studies were conducted with Thai tourism SMEs to investigate their technology...

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