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Palmberg, Klara – Learning Organization, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of complex adaptive systems (CAS) from the perspective of managing organizations, to describe and explore the management principles in a case study of an organization with unconventional ways of management and to present a tentative model for managing organizations as CAS--system…
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Administrative Organization, Knowledge Management, Figurative Language
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Talley, F. J. – New Directions for Student Services, 1997
Presents an overview of recent approaches to management and examines the ethical implications of using these approaches. Applies elements of these innovative systems to three cases that are both managerially and ethically complex. Claims that new processes must be developed to address ethical issues as part of all management decisions. (RJM)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Behavior, Affirmative Action, Case Studies
Coady, Sharon; And Others – 1994
Based on the work of the National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges and the Center on Education and Training for Employment, this document addresses the subject of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the community and technical college by examining the concept, application, and implementation of TQM and the lessons learned. First, "The…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration