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This paper studies the curious odyssey of "Lean Management"... Under this label, managerial ideas and practices have undergone, first a decisive step towards process thinking, and then a striking return to planning and variance control habits. The study of this historical shift can give us clues...
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Modularity is an important concept in evolutionary theorizing but lack of a consistent definition renders study … difficult. Using the generalized NK-model of fitness landscapes, we differentiate modularity from decomposability. Modular and …, while in the latter, subsystems are completely isolated. We derive the optimal level of modularity, which minimizes the time …
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There is increasing agreement that understanding complexity is important for project management because of difficulties … associated with decision-making and goal attainment which appear to stem from complexity. However the current operational … complexity can be measured in a robust manner that takes account of structural, dynamic and interaction elements. Thematic …
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reappraise the capacity for our tools to grasp the complex reality of our world. Data/Tools- Building on complexity theory … characterized by volatility, complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity. Contribution- This paper makes two major contributions. First …
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that complexity methods can represent a valid alternative to bridge this policy-relevant gap. In particular, Agent …
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The failure of public policies is ubiquitous. This paper ascribes this failure to the complex system nature of public policies. A key characteristic of complex systems is that they cannot be closely controlled or predicted. Yet the traditional approach to public policy is fundamentally based on...
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In this paper, we analyze whether the complexity of tax bills affects financial markets. Based on the Flesch … between tax bills' complexity and financial markets using an event study approach. Our results show a negative (positive) and …
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