"Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the world as 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.
Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the OT literature. Discussions on how computers and management information systems are changing organization design
The objective of this edition is to present a realistic, relevant, and complete view of people working in organizations around the world. The text provides theories, research results, and applications that apply to people in worldwide organizations
Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance. Drawing from the authors' ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's overall strategy--what the authors describe as an HR Scorecard--and measuring its activities in terms that line managers …
In 'The Differentiated Workforce', the authors expand on their previous books, 'The HR Scorecard' and 'The Workforce Scorecard', and recommend that you manage your workforce like a portfolio - with disproportionate investments in the jobs that create the most wealth
"This easy-to-use guidebook goes beyond the basic requirements for mastering the diversity challenge. It not only provides practical, step-by-step guidelines and answers, but gives important reasons as to why managing diversity is good for overall business." "Designed for quick and easy access to useful and practical checklists, tests, questionnaires, exercises, stories, experiential activities…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-279) and index