Model-based Management (MBM): a Vital Prerequisite for Organizational Viability
Journal
Kybernetes
ISSN
0368-492X
ISSN-Digital
1758-7883
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2010-11-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Purpose
- The purpose of this paper is to introduce and conceptualize the topic of Model?based management (MBM) in organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
- The relevance of different types of models for management is elaborated, and a research agenda for this new topic is proposed.
Findings
- An analysis of the concept, role and function of models in the context of management and organization, as well as an outline for a new understanding of both the concept and role of models for management, grounded in system science is found.
Practical implications
- Ultimately, MBM can enhance the intelligence, adaptiveness and viability of organizations of any kind: private, public, non?profit, large or small.
Originality/value
- Taking models as the pivot of a research project on general management is unconventional. The gain promised by such an innovative scope derives from its high potential: both theory and practice can benefit from the envisaged research. Theoretically speaking, advances in management and organization science can be achieved, while on the practical side, the insights gained will caution managers and leaders against succumbing to the traps of complexity, while radically improving their managerial effectiveness.
- The purpose of this paper is to introduce and conceptualize the topic of Model?based management (MBM) in organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
- The relevance of different types of models for management is elaborated, and a research agenda for this new topic is proposed.
Findings
- An analysis of the concept, role and function of models in the context of management and organization, as well as an outline for a new understanding of both the concept and role of models for management, grounded in system science is found.
Practical implications
- Ultimately, MBM can enhance the intelligence, adaptiveness and viability of organizations of any kind: private, public, non?profit, large or small.
Originality/value
- Taking models as the pivot of a research project on general management is unconventional. The gain promised by such an innovative scope derives from its high potential: both theory and practice can benefit from the envisaged research. Theoretically speaking, advances in management and organization science can be achieved, while on the practical side, the insights gained will caution managers and leaders against succumbing to the traps of complexity, while radically improving their managerial effectiveness.
Language
English
Keywords
General management
Modelling
Management effectiveness
Organizational effectiveness
Systems theory
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Emerald
Publisher place
Bradford
Volume
39
Number
9/10
Start page
1419
End page
1428
Pages
10
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
209537
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