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Examining the use of new science metaphors in the learning organisation

Tee Ng, Pak - In: The Learning Organization 16 (2009) 2, pp. 168-180

metaphors from the field of science (e.g. mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology) in the field of management. This paper … aims to examine the use of new science metaphors in learning organisation (LO) discourse and research. Design …/methodology/approach – This paper is a theoretical analysis of the use of new science metaphors in LO discourse and research. In particular, the …

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A somewhat unorthodox explanation for the rise and fall of physician practice management companies

Fahey, Daniel F. - In: Journal of Health Organization and Management 20 (2006) 4, pp. 285-293

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to present an alternative theory to why publicly‐traded physician practice management companies in the US were popular and successful for a limited number of years and then essentially self‐destructed. Design/methodology/approach – The short...

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Merger as conversation

Moffat, Alistair; McLean, Adrian - In: Leadership & Organization Development Journal 31 (2010) 6, pp. 534-550

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe an intervention aimed at supporting the formation of a distinctive new culture in a post‐merger context. The work is informed by social constructionist thinking, complexity theory and draws on a semiotic approach to the understanding of...

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Learning organisations: empirically investigating metaphors

Lennon, Alexia; Wollin, Andrew - In: Journal of Intellectual Capital 2 (2001) 4, pp. 410-422

When organisations succeed in developing and nurturing their organisational learning they create a form of intellectual capital that is difficult for competitors to imitate. Since learning enhances organisational ability to adapt and respond rapidly, it conveys competitive advantage on the...

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Collaboration in Virtual Worlds: Impact of Task Complexity on Team Trust and Satisfaction

Siau, Keng; Nah, Fiona Fui-Hoon; Eschenbrenner, Brenda; … - In: Journal of Database Management (JDM) 28 (2017) 4, pp. 60-78

Virtual worlds are three-dimensional, computer-generated worlds in which team collaboration can be facilitated through the use of shared virtual space and mediated using avatars. This article examines the effect of task complexity on team collaboration. A puzzle game in Second Life was used as...

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The complexity of purchasing intentions in peer-to-peer accommodation

Pappas, Nikolaos - In: International journal of contemporary hospitality management 29 (2017) 9, pp. 2302-2321

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Tourism and the refugee crisis in Greece : perceptions and decision-making of accommodation providers

Pappas, Nikolaos; Papatheodorou, Andreas - In: Tourism management : research, policies, practice 63 (2017), pp. 31-41

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Bioterrorism preparedness through the lens of complexity theory

Bebber, Robert; Liberman, Aaron - In: International Journal of Public Policy 3 (2008) 5/6, pp. 328-337

This paper shows how complexity theory can better enable hospitals to prepare for bioterrorism events. It briefly explains the major theoretical dimensions of complexity theory and Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) and shows how healthcare is best viewed as a CAS. It then looks at the specific...

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Complexity and Entrepreneurship : Complexity Research and Its Implications on Entrepreneurship Processes

Liening, Andreas - 2024

Background and history -- Theory and empiricism -- Recent developments in complexity research -- Multi-perspective -- Entrepreneurship and complexity -- Conclusion -- On the necessity of complexity science approaches in the field of entrepreneurship.

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Complexity Theory and Uncertainties : Interdependence Between Man, Society, and the Environment

Zhang, Wei-Bin - 2023

Chapter 1. Complexity Theory and Broadened Rationality on Man and Society -- Chapter 2. Influential Linearized Theories on Man and Society -- Chapter 3. Bifurcations, Chaos, and Unpredictability -- Chapter 4. Self-Organization, Catastrophes, and Structural Changes -- Chapter 5 Uncertainties with...

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