Systems Thinking and Management Science

Dr. Neeta Baporikar
MBA, LL.B (Spl), PhD (Mgt)
Accredited Management Teacher (AIMA)
Diploma Trg & Dev (ISTD)
PhD-Guide, Faculty of Management,
University of Pune

"The more we study the major problems of our time, the more we come to realize that they cannot be understood in isolation.
They are systemic problems, which mean that they are interconnected and interdependent." - Capra 1996

Too often, today's managers are sold simple solutions to complex problems. But as many soon discover, simplicity is rarely effective in the face of complexity, change and diversity. Despite apparent promise, quick-fix panaceas fail because they are not holistic or creative enough. They focus on parts of the organization rather than the whole, take little account of interaction, and pander to the notion that there is one best solution in all circumstances. As instances of such failure escalate, intelligent managers are increasingly seeking......

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Title: Systems Thinking And Management Science
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