Innovation in systems thinking : the application of dialectical network thinking in resolving complex problems / Bojan Rosi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosi, Bojan, author.

Contributor:

Rosi, Bojan.

Series:

Business issues, competition and entrepreneurship series.

Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational behavior.

Problem solving.

System theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (83 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Problem-solving is an important part of our lives. Dialectical Networking Thinking (DNT) is a soft-systems methodology aimed at complex problem-solving. The modern (dynamic) business is a demanding and complex process. It requires permanent learning, innovating, and adapting to the requirements of demanding customers. The latter must be able to face their challenges and change themselves accordingly, first of all by innovating their own values and knowledge, especially concerning holistic complex problem-solving in business. DNT enables us to do this. A key issue namely keeps surfacing: what i

Contents:

""INNOVATION IN SYSTEMS THINKING: THE APPLICATION OF DIALECTICAL NETWORK THINKING IN RESOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS""; ""INNOVATION IN SYSTEMS THINKING: THE APPLICATION OF DIALECTICAL NETWORK THINKING IN RESOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Chapter 1: Introduction""; ""Chapter 2""; ""Chapter 2: Dialectical Network Thinking as a Methodology of Holistic Systems Thinking""; ""2.1. Systems Perspectives from Chapter 1""; ""2.2. The Phenomenon of Problem""

""2.2.1. What Constitutes a Problem and Its Dimensions?""""2.2.2. Types of Problems""; ""2.2.3. Types of Problem Solvers""; ""2.2.4. Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving""; ""2.2.5. Problem Solving in Organizational and Business Systems""; ""Degrees of Complexity in Problems""; ""Simple Problems""; ""Complicated Problems""; ""Complex Problems""; ""Chapter 3: Introduction of Dialectical Systems Theory""; ""3.1. System Perspectives for Chapter 3""

""Chapter 4: The Remodeling of Systems Theory of Network Thinking and Dialectical Systems Theory into a New Systems Methodology: Dialectical Network Thinking""""4.1. Systems Perspectives from Chapter 4""; ""4.2. The Aim and Users of Remodeled Network Thinking: the Methodology of Dialectical Network Thinking""; ""4.3. The Methodology of Dialectic-Network Thinking as a New Systems Theory""; ""4.3.1. Initial Findings on Basic Dialectic Systems Characteristics of DNT""; ""4.3.1. Problem Solving in Organizational and Business Systems""; ""4.3.2. The Life Cycle of a Problem Effect""

""4.3.3. The Influence of the Problem Life Cycle of DNT Steps""""4.3.4. The Influence of the Problem Life Cycle of DNT Steps""; ""4.3.5. The General Usefulness of DNT Methodology""; ""4.4. Solving Complex Problems with the Use of DNT""; ""4.5.1. The Chosen Problem and the Uses of DNT within the Project Framework for Solving Complex Problems""; ""4.5.2. The Problem-Solution Project Process and DNT""; ""4.5.3. The Project Process in Creating Solutions for Complex Business Problems""; ""4.5.4. Concluding Remarks on the Uses of DNT within the Project Framework""

""4.6.1. Initial Findings on the Synergistic Constellation of Elements and their Interrelation in DNT""""4.6.2. Solving Complex Problems with the Use of DNT: Process Flow""; ""4.6.3. Conclusions on the Complex Problem Solving Process Flow in DNT""; ""4.7. Summary of Findings in Chapter 4""; ""Chapter 5: Socially Responsible Problem Solving""; ""5.1. The Foundations of Social Responsibility""; ""5.2. The ISO Social Responsibility Standard""; ""5.3. Socially Responsible Problem Solving with the Use of DNT""; ""5.4. Final Conclusions on Socially Responsible Problem Solving""

""Chapter 6: Conclusion""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63463-582-5

OCLC:

900409193