Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction: Why Do We Talk About Complexity in Management? -- 1.1. Examples of complex and/or innovative projects -- 1.2. Complex systems, rationality and knowledge -- 1.2.1. Outlines of complexity and...

Japanese firms have historically followed a country-specific model of corporate governance. Yet, Japan has had to adapt its corporate model over the last 30 years, along with the transformation of distinctive characteristics of Japanese capitalism in the same period. We review the historical...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to expand on the existing theory of ambidexterity by analysing its implications for organisations that employ total quality management. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis of relevant theoretical and empirical studies on ambidexterity and total...