Decision & Control – The Meaning of Operational Research & Management Cybernetics

The Meaning of Operational Research and Management Cybernetics

Paperback Engels 1994 9780471948384
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Presents the basic approaches underlying Stafford Beer′s thinking since the publication of his first book in 1959. Deals with a philosophy of science relevant to management and particularly with the nature of models. Demonstrates all major points through examples quoted of management science applications to industry and government.

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ISBN13:9780471948384
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:568

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THE NATURE OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH.
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<br /> An Initial Posture.
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<br /> On Fixing Belief.
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<br /> Some Dangerous Precedents.
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<br /> The Wedged Bear.
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<br /> The New Look.
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<br /> THE ACTIVITY OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH.
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<br /> About Models.
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<br /> Models in Aspic.
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<br /> The Formal Languages.
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<br /> A Walk in the Ramified System.
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<br /> Apollo′s Gift.
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<br /> THE RELEVANCE OF CYBERNETICS.
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<br /> About Systems.
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<br /> Coping with Complexity.
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<br /> Controlling Operations.
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<br /> Self–Organizing Systems.
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<br /> Controlling Enterprises.
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<br /> OUTCOMES.
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<br /> The Outcome for Industry.
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<br /> Information and Automation.
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<br /> The Outcome for Government.
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<br /> The Outcome for Management Science.
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<br /> On Practicability.
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<br /> Index.

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