Decision and Control: The Meaning of Operational Research and Management Cyberne

Description: Decision and Control by Stafford Beer Presents the basic approaches underlying Stafford Beera 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Presents the basic approaches underlying Stafford Beers 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. Back Cover "Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the world?s most provocative, creative, and profound thinkers on the subject of management, and he records his thinking with a flair that is unmatched. His writing is as much art as it is science. He is the most viable system I know." Dr Russell L Ackoff, The Institute for Interactive Management, Pennsylvania, USA. "If?anyone can make it [Operations Research] understandably readable and positively interesting it is Stafford Beer ? everyone in management?should be grateful to him for using clear and at times elegant English and ? even elegant diagrams." The Economist Awarded the 1966 Lanchester Prize by the Operations Research Society of America for the best work published in 1966 in the field of management science this book has been regarded as a ?Classic? ever since."in the literature of management there is nothing to be compared with it?" Operational Research Quarterly"This superb book is one of the very best I have ever read on management science." Management Science "A brilliant book? which rose far above the ruck of jargon-ridden ephemera. This is a study?profound, wide ranging, witty, graceful and self-critical of the working of managerial systems?" The Sunday Times "The sheer scale and scope of Beer?s book would rate it management text of the year in any list" The Statist "Decision and Control is a major work, both elegant and erudite." The Guardian "Beer?s imagination and enthusiasm stimulate those with whom he works to seek and cause improvements?" The Director Flap "Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the world?s most provocative, creative, and profound thinkers on the subject of management, and he records his thinking with a flair that is unmatched. His writing is as much art as it is science. He is the most viable system I know." -- Dr Russell L Ackoff , The Institute for Interactive Management, Pennsylvania, USA "If anyone can make it [Operations Research] understandably readable and positively interesting it is Stafford Beer -- everyone in management...should be grateful to him for using clear and at times elegant English and ... even elegant diagrams." -- The Economist Awarded the 1966 Lanchester Prize by the Operations Research Society of America for the best work published in 1966 in the field of management science this book has been regarded as a Classic ever since. "...in the literature of management there is nothing to be compared with it...." -- Operational Research Quarterly "This superb book is one of the very best I have ever read on management science." -- Management Science "A brilliant book which rose far above the ruck of jargon-ridden ephemera. This is a study profound, wide ranging, witty, graceful and self-critical of the working of managerial systems...." -- The Sunday Times "The sheer scale and scope of Beer?s book would rate it management text of the year in any list" -- The Statist "Decision and Control is a major work, both elegant and erudite." -- The Guardian "Beers imagination and enthusiasm stimulate those with whom he works to seek and cause improvements?" -- The Director Author Biography Stafford Beer was a British theorist, consultant and professor at the Manchester Business School. He is best known for his work in the fields of operational research and management cybernetics. Table of Contents THE NATURE OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH. An Initial Posture. On Fixing Belief. Some Dangerous Precedents. The Wedged Bear. The New Look. THE ACTIVITY OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH. About Models. Models in Aspic. The Formal Languages. A Walk in the Ramified System. Apollos Gift. THE RELEVANCE OF CYBERNETICS. About Systems. Coping with Complexity. Controlling Operations. Self-Organizing Systems. Controlling Enterprises. OUTCOMES. The Outcome for Industry. Information and Automation. The Outcome for Government. The Outcome for Management Science. On Practicability. Index. Long Description "Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the worlds most provocative, creative, and profound thinkers on the subject of management, and he records his thinking with a flair that is unmatched. His writing is as much art as it is science. He is the most viable system I know." Dr Russell L Ackoff, The Institute for Interactive Management, Pennsylvania, USA. "Ifanyone can make it [Operations Research] understandably readable and positively interesting it is Stafford Beer ? everyone in managementshould be grateful to him for using clear and at times elegant English and ? even elegant diagrams." The Economist Awarded the 1966 Lanchester Prize by the Operations Research Society of America for the best work published in 1966 in the field of management science this book has been regarded as a ?Classic? ever since. "in the literature of management there is nothing to be compared with it?" Operational Research Quarterly "This superb book is one of the very best I have ever read on management science." Management Science "A brilliant book? which rose far above the ruck of jargon-ridden ephemera. This is a studyprofound, wide ranging, witty, graceful and self-critical of the working of managerial systems?" The Sunday Times "The sheer scale and scope of Beers book would rate it management text of the year in any list" The Statist "Decision and Control is a major work, both elegant and erudite." The Guardian "Beers imagination and enthusiasm stimulate those with whom he works to seek and cause improvements?" The Director Feature THE NATURE OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH. An Initial Posture. On Fixing Belief. Some Dangerous Precedents. The Wedged Bear. The New Look. THE ACTIVITY OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH. About Models. Models in Aspic. The Formal Languages. A Walk in the Ramified System. Apollos Gift. THE RELEVANCE OF CYBERNETICS. About Systems. Coping with Complexity. Controlling Operations. Self-Organizing Systems. Controlling Enterprises. OUTCOMES. The Outcome for Industry. Information and Automation. The Outcome for Government. The Outcome for Management Science. On Practicability. Index. Details ISBN0471948381 Author Stafford Beer Language English ISBN-10 0471948381 ISBN-13 9780471948384 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Illustrations Edition 1st Short Title DECISION & CONTROL REV/E Edition Description Revised Subtitle The Meaning of Operational Research and Management Cybernetics DOI 10.1604/9780471948384 Series Number 8 UK Release Date 1994-09-28 NZ Release Date 1994-09-28 US Release Date 1994-09-28 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Series Classic Beer Series Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-09-28 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780471062103 DEWEY 658.4034 Audience Undergraduate Pages 576 AU Release Date 1994-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102472581;

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