Description |
x, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
Series |
A Wiley-Interscience publication |
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Wiley-Interscience publication.
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Contents |
Part 1. The art. Creativity and constraints -- Objectives -- Controllable variables -- Uncontrolled variables -- Relations -- Part 2. Applications. The national Scientific Communication and Technology Transfer system: an idealized design -- Transportation without a future: a reference projection -- A multidimensional organizational structure -- Participation within organizations -- The effect of advertising on sales: a study of relations -- Why people drink: toward understanding objectives -- On keeping problems solved |
Summary |
During his long career, he has shown thousands of managers, architects, engineers, attorneys, advertising people, software developers, and scientists the way to more creative, artful problem solving. This new paper edition of The Art of Problem Solving is perhaps the best example of Ackoff in action. Step by step, this practical guide shows you how to develop an understanding of the art of creative thinking and the design of creative solutions. Using "Ackoff's Fables "humorous yet eminently practical parables, based on real problems by real managersyoull see why solving a problem seldom solves the problem, but why approaching it from a new, unorthodox angle often does. The result is vintage Ackoff - controversial, funny, and always on target. If you like to dig beyond simple solutionsto imaginative solutions that workthis book is for you |
Analysis |
Problem solving |
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Management Problem solving |
Notes |
"A Wiley-Interscience publication." |
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Thesis (M.Sc.)--Monash University, 1973 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208) and index |
Subject |
Problem solving.
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Creative thinking.
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Management.
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Problem solving.
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Problem Solving.
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Author |
Ackoff, Karen B., illustrator
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Monash University. Department of Zoology
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Monash University.
Thesis
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LC no. |
78005627 |
ISBN |
0471042897 |
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0471858080 |
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9780471042891 |
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9780471858089 (paperback) |
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