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Organization and Pedagogy of Complexity: Systemic Case Studies and Prospects
by Jacques PrintzOrganization and Pedagogy of Complexity deals with real systems, their architecture, and speaks of those who design, develop and maintain them. After a summary of the architecture proposed by Daniel Krob, president of CESAMES in Paris, France, the book focuses on the sensor and effector equipment that routes and converts the system's information to the place where it is processed. These are the equivalent of the system's sense organs. It also analyzes the roots of complexity from the perspective of combinatorics: in real systems, everything comes down to cases and/or configurations being validated in greater or lesser numbers, but which must be kept under control. This book presents two case studies, giving a global vision of complexity. Finally, it presents a prospective approach that brings the engineering of artificial systems closer to that of biological systems, based on first-hand information provided by Philippe Kourilsky, Emeritus Professor at the Collège de France.
Organization Design and Engineering: Coexistence, Cooperation or Integration
by Rodrigo MagalhãesThe key aim of the volume of original papers on the theory and practice of ODE featured in Organization Design and Engineering is to contribute towards overcoming the academic challenges stated above. A secondary aim is to launch the debate about ODE, including whether or not the debate itself is warranted.
Organization Management in Construction
by Paul S. Chinowsky Anthony D. SongerToday’s construction environment is changing at an unprecedented pace and executives are facing a diverse set of issues – globalization, economics, workforce demographics, and technology. Moreover the traditional issues of competition and delivery are being challenged by new laws and new industry entrants; and the tasks of project and organization management are being overhauled. This all demands greater leadership from senior management. Construction executives typically reach senior level after many years mastering the art of project management, which has given them very little time or opportunity to learn the concepts and principles of organization leadership – unlike their counterparts in other industries who have been steeped in this. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues that organization leaders must understand and address. It provides concise summaries by leading international authorities of the ten key strategic management issues, shows how they have emerged, and outlines their potential impact on the construction organization.
Organizational Accidents Revisited
by James ReasonManaging the Risks of Organizational Accidents introduced the notion of an ’organizational accident’. These are rare but often calamitous events that occur in complex technological systems operating in hazardous circumstances. They stand in sharp contrast to ’individual accidents’ whose damaging consequences are limited to relatively few people or assets. Although they share some common causal factors, they mostly have quite different causal pathways. The frequency of individual accidents - usually lost-time injuries - does not predict the likelihood of an organizational accident. The book also elaborated upon the widely-cited Swiss Cheese Model. Organizational Accidents Revisited extends and develops these ideas using a standardized causal analysis of some 10 organizational accidents that have occurred in a variety of domains in the nearly 20 years that have passed since the original was published. These analyses provide the ’raw data’ for the process of drilling down into the underlying causal pathways. Many contributing latent conditions recur in a variety of domains. A number of these - organizational issues, design, procedures and so on - are examined in close detail in order to identify likely problems before they combine to penetrate the defences-in-depth. Where the 1997 book focused largely upon the systemic factors underlying organizational accidents, this complementary follow-up goes beyond this to examine what can be done to improve the ’error wisdom’ and risk awareness of those on the spot; they are often the last line of defence and so have the power to halt the accident trajectory before it can cause damage. The book concludes by advocating that system safety should require the integration of systemic factors (collective mindfulness) with individual mental skills (personal mindfulness).
The Organizational Alignment Handbook: A Catalyst for Performance Acceleration (Management Handbooks For Results Ser.)
by H. James Harrington Frank VoehlIn the same way that a well-defined approach is needed to develop an effective strategic plan, an equally well-designed approach is needed to support the alignment of your organization's structure, management concepts, systems, processes, networks, knowledge nets, training, hiring, and reward systems. Examining top-down, bottom-up, and core plannin
Organizational Crisis Management: The Human Factor
by Gerald LewisOrganizational Crisis Management: The Human Factor offers theoretical background and practical strategies for responding to workplace crises. Responding to a paradigm that focuses on the operational aspects of continuity to the detriment of human factors, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the unavoidable yet often complex reacti
The Organizational Engineering Approach to Project Management: The Revolution in Building and Managing Effective Teams
by Ralph L. Kliem PMP Harris B. AndersonDespite the advent of new methodologies and powerful tools, many projects continue to fail even when applying the well-accepted criteria of successful projects. These dismal results beg the question: If new methodologies and tools don't really impact project results, what does? Studies from major think tanks agree: people problems are the number-on
Organizational Engineering in Industry 4.0 (Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering)
by David De la Fuente Raúl Pino Borja Ponte Rafael RosilloThe book includes the latest research advances and cutting-edge analyses of real case studies in the disciplines of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management from diverse international contexts.This work presents a revised version of the best papers presented at the XXIII International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management promoted by ADINGOR (Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Ingeniería de Organización), which took place at the Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón (University of Oviedo), Asturias, Spain, from July 11th to 12th, 2019.
Organizational Innovation in the Digital Age
by Carolina Machado J. Paulo DavimThis book focuses on how businesses manage organizational innovation processes. It explores the innovative policies and practices that organizations need to develop to allow them to be successful in this digital age. These policies will be based on key resources such as research and development and human resources and need to enable companies to respond to challenges they may face due to the digital economy. It explains how organizational innovation can be used to improve business’s development, performance, conduct and outcomes. Contributing to stimulate the growth and development of each individual in a dynamic, competitive and global economy, the present book can be used by a diverse range of readers, including academics, researchers, managers and engineers interested in matters related with Organizational Innovation in the Digital Age.
Organizational Learning in Schools
by Kenneth Leithwood and Karen Seashore LouisThis volume presents the view that what matters most are learning processes in organizations and ways of enhancing the sophistication and power of these processes. Each contributor, therefore, explicitly addresses the meaning(s) of organizational learning which they have adopted themselves.
Organizational Learning in the Age of Data (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Andrew BanasiewiczThis book discusses the impact of advanced information technologies, such as data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, on organizational decision-making processes and practices. One of the book’s central themes is the interplay between human reasoning and machine logic in the context of organizational functioning, specifically, the fairly common situations in which subjective beliefs are pitted against objective evidence giving rise to conflict rather than enhancing the quality of organizational sensemaking. Aiming to not only raise the awareness of the potential challenges but also to offer solutions, the book delineates and discusses the core impediments to effective human-information technology interactions, and outlines strategies for overcoming those obstacles on the way to enhancing the efficacy of organizational decision-making.
Organizational Management in Post Pandemic Crisis (Management and Industrial Engineering)
by Carolina Machado J. Paulo DavimThis book presents the tools and policies necessary to undertake with success post-pandemic crisis. The chapters focus on topics of interest such as the challenges in economic and business sectors around the world, economic and business recession, unemployment, increased market uncertainty, more demanding suppliers and costumer orders, production interruptions, internal organizational and structural demands, among others.
The Organizational Master Plan Handbook: A Catalyst for Performance Planning and Results (Management Handbooks For Results Ser.)
by H. James Harrington Frank VoehlFor visionary leaders, an Organizational Master Plan and associated technologies have become essential components of strategic decision making. Written for leaders, planners, consultants, and change agents, The Organizational Master Plan Handbook: A Catalyst for Performance Planning and Results explains how to merge the four planning activities tha
Organizational Resource Management: Theories, Methodologies, and Applications
by Jussi KantolaThe management of organizational resources is extremely difficult. Managers face serious and complex challenges when managing the required resources for the benefit of their organization. This book presents a unique approach that aims to tackle these management challenges. This approach is based on four propositions that together form a solid frame
Organizational Risk Management: An Integrated Framework for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Professionals, and their C-Suites
by Charles F. Redinger“Dr. Redinger provides a framework for dealing with integrated risk as well as the processes and tools to help and guide your successful strategy. If risk management is important to you, then I would recommend this book.”—Malcolm Staves, Global Vice President Health & Safety, L’Oréal “Dr. Redinger’s framing within a risk management context provides a vital contribution to public policy and organizational governance now and in the future. The book’s Risk Matrix is a brilliant effort in evolving how we can see and work with the diversity of impact-dependency pathways between an organization, and human, social, and natural capitals. A must-read for the risk professionals ready to shape the future.”—Natalie Nicholles, Executive Director, Capitals Coalition A hands-on roadmap to creating a risk management platform that integrates leading standards, improves decision-making, and increases organizational resilience Organizational Risk Management delivers an incisive and practical method for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated risk management system (RMS) that is integrated with ISO 31000:2018, ISO’s high-level management system structure (HLS), and COSO’s ERM. The book explains how organizational risk management offers a platform and process through which organizational values and culture can be evaluated and reevaluated, which encourages positive organizational change, value creation, and increases in resilience and fulfilment. Readers will find an approach to risk management that involves the latest advances in cognitive and organizational science, as well as institutional theory, and that generates a culture of health and learning. The book also offers: Thorough discussions of the social aspects of organizational risk management, with links to evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance norms and practices Detailed frameworks and systems for the measurement and management of risk management Insightful explanations of industry standards, including COSO’s ERM and ISO’s risk management standards Perfect for practicing occupational and environmental health and safety professionals, risk managers, and Chief Risk Officers, Organizational Risk Management will also earn a place in the libraries of students and researchers of OEHS-EHS/S programs, as well as ESG practitioners.
Organizational Risk Management and Sustainability: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
by Robert B. PojasekThis book offers a practical and reliable approach to how an organization can move beyond all of the separate initiatives and hype associated with sustainability. It shows how to build in what is already in place, in order to create a sense of stewardship that protects the environment, creates a sense of social well-being, and shared value within the organization.
Organizational Sustainability and Risk Management: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
by Denice Viktoria Staaf Robert B. PojasekThis new edition is completely revamped and reorganized to reflect the change in standards and regulations and to include all new topics related to organizational sustainability and risk management. The role that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play within the realm of organizational sustainability is one of many new topics. Organizational Sustainability and Risk Management: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide, Second Edition will continue to remind all stakeholders how organizations work through a measurement transformation that affects everything they do including following the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Guide for Sustainability and climate change. The book is enriched with a discussion on life cycle thinking that has been introduced in the ISO high-level structure. Discussions on a fundamental change in how organizations approach sustainability and how we view organizational sustainability are covered. This book offers a platform for managing all activities, products, and services tailored to the needs of the organization and presents how important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are to determine the potential for increased financial growth of organizations that have implemented organizational sustainability. The book is for professionals and can be used in continuing education sustainability courses as well as company-provided short courses where the new regulations for sustainability and ESG reporting are addressed.
Organized Networks of Carbon Nanotubes
by K.R.V. Subramanian Raji George Aravinda CL RaoIn this book, meshes and networks formed out of multiwalled carbon nanotubes are investigated and analyzed, including their use in niche applications such as electro-optic devices, advanced mechanical, thermal and electrical property enhancement, and gene editing. Different properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, including random network formation, ordering the meshes and networks by mechanical agitation and application of an external field, using crystallization and cross-linking induced phase separation in homopolymers-CNT composites are discussed with theoretical analysis. The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in Electrical Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Electronic circuit design, manufacturing, and characterization.
Organized Organic Ultrathin Films
by Katsuhiko ArigaThis handy reference is the first comprehensive book covering both fundamentals and recent developments in the field with an emphasis on nanotechnology.Written by a highly regarded author in the field, the book details state-of-the-art preparation, characterization and applications of thin films of organic molecules and biomaterials fabricated by wet processes and also highlights applications in nanotechnologyThe categories of films covered include monomolecular films (monolayers) both on a water surface and on a solid plate, Langmuir-Blodgett films (transferred multilayer films on a solid plate from a water surface), layer-by-layer films (adsorbed multilayer films on a solid support), and spontaneously assembled films in solution.
Organocatalysts in Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications
by Zhibo LiProvides an up-to-date overview of organocatalysis in polymer chemistry, covers recent innovations and specific methodologies Organocatalysis is revolutionizing polymer chemistry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional metal-based catalysts. Organocatalysts in Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications presents a detailed summary of the development of organocatalysts and their transformative impact on polymer synthesis. Contributions by an international team of specialists present cutting-edge methodologies for creating precise macromolecular structures, covering a wide range of polymerization methods and practical applications. Edited by Professor Zhibo Li, an acknowledged expert in polymer chemistry, the book covers the use of organocatalysts in processes such as ring-opening polymerization, controlled radical polymerization, and polymer depolymerization. It offers vital insights into the synthesis of advanced, biodegradable, and metal-free materials, making it a valuable resource of both foundational knowledge and the latest research breakthroughs in polymer chemistry. Exploring the development, advantages, and applications of organocatalysts in polymer synthesis, this book: Presents advanced techniques for creating precise polymer architectures, including molecular weight, stereochemistry, and topology control Discusses applications of organocatalysts in ring-opening polymerization (ROP), controlled radical polymerization, and copolymerization techniques Highlights organocatalysis as a metal-free, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative for polymer synthesis Examines the role of organocatalysts in recycling and depolymerizing commodity polymers such as PET and polycarbonate Addresses the synthesis of degradable polymers for biomedical, electronic, and environmental uses Summarizes advancements over the past two decades and explores emerging trends in polymer chemistry Organocatalysts in Polymer Chemistry is essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers, and industrial professionals in polymer chemistry, materials science, and sustainable catalysis. It is also an essential reference for catalytic chemists, organic chemists, and chemical engineers engaged in the synthesis and application of polymers.
Organohalide-Respiring Bacteria
by Lorenz Adrian Frank E. LöfflerThis book summarizes the current state of knowledge concerning bacteria that use halogenated organic compounds as respiratory electron acceptors. The discovery of organohalide-respiring bacteria has expanded the range of electron acceptors used for energy conservation, and serves as a prime example of how scientific discoveries are enabling innovative engineering solutions that have transformed remediation practice. Individual chapters provide in-depth background information on the discovery, isolation, phylogeny, biochemistry, genomic features, and ecology of individual organohalide-respiring genera, including Dehalococcoides, Dehalogenimonas, Dehalobacter, Desulfitobacterium and Sulfurospirillum, as well as organohalide-respiring members of the Deltaproteobacteria. The book introduces readers to the fascinating biology of organohalide-respiring bacteria, offering a valuable resource for students, engineers and practitioners alike.
Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications
by Dakeshwar Kumar Verma Jeenat AslamOrganometallic Compounds An up-to-date overview of the fundamentals, synthesis, and applications of organometallic compounds Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications delivers an accessible and robust introduction to the fundamentals of organometallic compounds, including their reactions, catalytic mechanisms, and modern applications, including carbon-dioxide fixation, reduction, gas adsorption and purification, drug delivery, renewable energy, and wastewater treatment. The book also covers toxicological and computational studies. The authors address the current challenges confronting researchers seeking to sustainably synthesize and process organometallic compounds and offer complete coverage on the most recent advancements in applications relating to the fields of environmental science, electronics, fossil fuels, and more. Readers will also find: Introduces to fundamentals, nomenclature, properties, and classification of organometallic compounds Discusses methods of synthesis of organometallic compounds Practical discussions of organometallic complexes of the lanthanoids and actinoids, as well as bio-organometallic chemistry Includes characterization techniques of organometallic compounds Perfect for organic, environmental, inorganic, water, and catalytic chemists, Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications will also benefit chemical engineers and industrial chemists.
Organometallic Pincer Chemistry
by Gerard Van Koten David MilsteinGerard van Koten: The Mono-anionic ECE-Pincer Ligand - a Versatile Privileged Ligand Platform: General Considerations.- Elena Poverenov, David Milstein: Non-Innocent Behavior of PCP and PCN Pincer Ligands of Late Metal Complexes.- Dean M. Roddick: Tuning of PCP Pincer Ligand Electronic and Steric Properties.- Gemma R. Freeman, J. A. Gareth Williams: Metal Complexes of Pincer Ligands: Excited States, Photochemistry, and Luminescence.- Davit Zargarian, Annie Castonguay, Denis M. Spasyuk: ECE-Type Pincer Complexes of Nickel.- Roman Jambor and Libor Dostál: The Chemistry of Pincer Complexes of 13 - 15 Main Group Elements.- Kálmán J. Szabo: Pincer Complexes as Catalysts in Organic Chemistry.- Jun-ichi Ito and Hisao Nishiyama: Optically Active Bis(oxazolinyl)phenyl Metal Complexes as Multi-potent Catalysts.- Anthony St. John, Karen I. Goldberg, and D. Michael Heinekey: Pincer Complexes as Catalysts for Amine Borane Dehydrogenation.- Dmitri Gelman and Ronit Romm: PC(sp3)P Transition Metal Pincer Complexes: Properties and Catalytic Applications.- Jennifer Hawk and Steve Craig: Physical Applications of Pincer Complexes.
Organometallics and Related Molecules for Energy Conversion
by Wai-Yeung WongThis book presents a critical perspective of the applications of organometallic compounds (including those with metal or metalloid elements) and other related metal complexes as versatile functional materials in the transformation of light into electricity (solar energy conversion) and electricity into light (light generation in light emitting diode), in the reduction of carbon dioxide to useful chemicals, as well as in the safe and efficient production and utilization of hydrogen, which serves as an energy storage medium (i. e. energy carrier). This book focuses on recent research developments in these emerging areas, with an emphasis on fundamental concepts and current applications of functional organometallic complexes and related metal-based molecules for energy research. With contributions from front-line researchers in the field from academia and industry, this timely book provides a valuable contribution to the scientific community in the field of energy science related to metal-based molecular materials. Wai-Yeung Wong, PhD, is Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, P. R. China.
Organophosphorus Pesticides
by Morifusa EtoIn order to get a general concept of organophosphorus pesticides with such a variety in structure and biological activities, consideration of each aspect of chemistry, biochemistry, and the applied sciences is necessary. This book consists of these three main parts. After the presentation of the background of phosphorus chemistry in Chapter 1, stress was put on the chemical and biochemical reactions of organophosphorus pesticides, including synthesis, analysis, metabolism mode of action, and other interesting aspects in Chapter 2 to 4, and on the structure-pesticidal activity relationship in Chapter 5.