Redesigning Human Systems"Assisting individuals interested in and responsible for the management of major change within organizations, this book provides the theories and values that should be adhered to in order to achieve change successfully and effectively. The complexities of the change process are explained, and practical guidance for those trying to mold change so that it can offer a route to a better quality of life is provided. This book also examines what has been called the sociotechnical philosophy of taking the needs of people into account when new work systems are being introduced." |
Contents
Chapter | 12 |
Chapter 3 | 33 |
Chapter 4 | 52 |
Chapter 5 | 70 |
Chapter 6 | 89 |
Chapter 7 | 108 |
Rolls Royce | 129 |
Chapter 9 | 147 |
Chapter 10 | 170 |
Chapter 11 | 193 |
Quality and Environmental Issues in Shell International | 209 |
Chapter 13 | 233 |
Chapter 14 | 248 |
Methods and Tools | 264 |
About the Author | 284 |
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