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The Performance of Social Systems. Perspectives and Problems.
Francisco . Ed(S): Parra-Luna
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Description for The Performance of Social Systems. Perspectives and Problems.
Hardback. Based on the systemic perspectives of value theory, modelling, observation and quantification, this book offers a definition and analysis of the concept of performance of social systems. Editor(s): Parra-Luna, Francisco. Num Pages: 397 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 2240.
It can be said that the concept of performance of social systems is one of the most relevant, since all social systems - from the family, through the enterprise, to the Nation state - are only interesting in obtaining as high a performance as possible. The difficulties encountered when dealing with the concept of performance have been recognized and few books until now ventured to tackle the task, mainly because of the following three big problems: the lack of a theoretical-operational model; the lack of valid data; and the lack of computer ... Read more
It can be said that the concept of performance of social systems is one of the most relevant, since all social systems - from the family, through the enterprise, to the Nation state - are only interesting in obtaining as high a performance as possible. The difficulties encountered when dealing with the concept of performance have been recognized and few books until now ventured to tackle the task, mainly because of the following three big problems: the lack of a theoretical-operational model; the lack of valid data; and the lack of computer ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
Number of Pages
397
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306463099
SKU
V9780306463099
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Reviews for The Performance of Social Systems. Perspectives and Problems.
`The book is well produced to a high standard, and is well referenced and well written, which is useful for those readers wishing to gain a foothold in this area. Overall and interesting read.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 19:3 (2002)