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Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker
| Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker |
| Autore | Dekker Sidney |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (235 p.) |
| Disciplina | 302.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Social systems
Complex organizations System theory - Social aspects System failures (Engineering) Failure (Psychology) Complexity (Philosophy) |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-315-25739-4
1-282-96347-3 9786612963476 1-4094-2223-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Failure is always an option -- Features of drift -- The legacy of Newton and Descartes -- The search for the broken component -- Theorizing drift -- What is complexity and systems thinking? -- Managing the complexity of drift. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460148303321 |
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| Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker
| Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker |
| Autore | Dekker Sidney |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (235 p.) |
| Disciplina | 302.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Social systems
Complex organizations System theory - Social aspects System failures (Engineering) Failure (Psychology) Complexity (Philosophy) |
| ISBN |
1-315-25739-4
1-282-96347-3 9786612963476 1-4094-2223-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Failure is always an option -- Features of drift -- The legacy of Newton and Descartes -- The search for the broken component -- Theorizing drift -- What is complexity and systems thinking? -- Managing the complexity of drift. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910785593603321 |
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Dekker Sidney
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| Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker
| Drift into failure [[electronic resource] ] : from hunting broken components to understanding complex systems / / by Sidney Dekker |
| Autore | Dekker Sidney |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (235 p.) |
| Disciplina | 302.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Social systems
Complex organizations System theory - Social aspects System failures (Engineering) Failure (Psychology) Complexity (Philosophy) |
| ISBN |
1-315-25739-4
1-282-96347-3 9786612963476 1-4094-2223-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Failure is always an option -- Features of drift -- The legacy of Newton and Descartes -- The search for the broken component -- Theorizing drift -- What is complexity and systems thinking? -- Managing the complexity of drift. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910812166703321 |
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Dekker Sidney
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| Farnham, Surrey, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of applied system science / / edited by Zachary P. Neal
| Handbook of applied system science / / edited by Zachary P. Neal |
| Autore | Barton David N |
| Edizione | [First edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Taylor & Francis, 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (657 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 300.1/1 |
| Soggetto topico |
Social sciences - Research
System theory - Social aspects Social systems |
| Soggetto non controllato | integrated valuation; nutrient abatement; catchment system; eutrophication; environmental issues; systems analysis |
| ISBN |
1-317-60707-4
1-315-74877-0 1-317-60708-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | chapter 1 What is System Science? / Z.P. Neal -- part PART 1 Health and Human Development -- chapter 2 The Social Symbiome Framework: Linking Genes-to-Global Cultures in Public Health Using Network Science / B.A. Pescosolido and others -- chapter 3 The Impact of Urban Form on Weight Loss A. Ligmann-Zielinska et al -- chapter 4 Promoting Social Contagion of Preventive Behavior during Influenza Epidemics: An Agent-based Simulation / L. Mao -- chapter 5 Simulating Syndemic Risk: Using System Dynamics Modeling to Understand Psycho-Social Challenges Facing Women Living With and At-Risk for HIV / A.W. Batchelder and D. Lounsbury -- chapter 6 System Dynamics Modeling and Finding Solutions to the “Wicked” Public Health Problem of Preventing Chronic N. Unwin et al / Diseases -- chapter 7 Network Analysis and Psychology / M. Vitevitch -- chapter 8 Using Cognitive Social Structures to Understand Peer Relations in Childhood and Adolescence / J.W. Neal and M. Kornbluh -- chapter 9 Chains of Affection: The Structure of Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Networks / P.S. Bearman and others -- chapter 10 The Art of Building Dynamic Systems Models / S. Kunnen -- part PART 2 Environment and Sustainability -- chapter 11 A System Dynamics Examination of the Willingness of Villagers to Engage in Illegal Logging / R.G. Dudley -- chapter 12 Exploring Complexity in a Human–Environment System: An Agent-Based Spatial Model for Multidisciplinary and Multiscale Integration -- chapter 13 Agent-Based Modeling in Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS): Lessons from a Comparative Analysis / (CHANS) -- chapter 14 Eutropia: Integrated Valuation of Lake Eutrophication Abatement Decisions Using a Bayesian Belief Network / D.N. Barton and others -- chapter 15 Using System Dynamics to Model Industry’s Developmental Response to Energy Policy -- chapter 16 Integrated Agent-Based and System Dynamics Modelling for Simulation of Sustainable Mobility / E. Shafiei and others -- chapter 17 Stakeholder Analysis and Social Network Analysis in Natural Resource Management -- chapter 18 The Multilevel Participatory Modelling of Land Use Policies in African Drylands: A Method to Embed Adaptability Skills of Drylands Societies in a Policy Framework / P. d’Aquino and A. Bah -- chapter 19 A Systems Approach to Stakeholder Management / R. Boutilier and others -- part PART 3 Communities and Social Change -- chapter 20 Modeling Social Ties and Household Mobility / S.S. Metcalf -- chapter 21 Simulating Sprawl / P.M. Torrens -- chapter 22 Agents of Change M. Ellis et al -- chapter 23 The (In)compatibility of Diversity and Sense of Community / Z.P. Neal and J.W. Neal -- chapter 24 Spatializing Social Networks S.M. Radil et al -- chapter 25 Social Networks and the Study of Language Variation and Change / S.E. Wagner and M.R. Abtahian -- chapter 26 Community as Method, Community as Net: Social Network Analysis as a Tool for Studying Mutual Aid between Therapeutic Community Residents / K. Warren and N. Doogan -- chapter 27 Circles of Association: The Connections of Community-Based Food Systems / D.S. Connor and R. Levine -- chapter 28 Using System Dynamics Modeling to Understand the Impact of Social Change Initiatives / G.B. Hirsch and others. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910774608103321 |
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Barton David N
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| Taylor & Francis, 2016 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker
| Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Imperial College Press |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338/.064094 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DykerDavid A |
| Soggetto topico |
System theory - Social aspects
Business networks - Europe Social networks - Europe Information networks - Social aspects - Europe |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-75988-4
9786612759888 1-84816-374-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Acknowledgements; CONTENTS; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chapter 1 Alignment, Misalignment and Dynamic Network-Based Capabilities Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction - The Tasks Facing Network Alignment; 2. Antecedents of Network Alignment; 3. Systemic Approaches; 3.1. National systems of innovation; 3.2. Governance systems; 3.3. Complex systems; 4. Capabilities and Learning; 4.1. Sources of learning; 4.2. The functions of the firm; 4.3. The capabilities of government; 4.4. Gauging network alignment; 5. Conclusions and Implications; References
Section 1 Innovation Networks Chapter 2 The UK Innovation System, from a Misalignment Perspective Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction; 2. The UK Record in Technology Performance Since the 1970's 3; 2.1. Biases in technological change - Sectors, factor inputs and firm sizes; 2.2. S&T performance and funding; 2.2.1. R&D performance - GERD, BERD and HERD; 2.2.2. R&D funding; 2.2.3. Patenting; 2.2.4. Science - Publications and citations; 2.2.5. 'Hidden innovation'; 2.3. Summary of the UK's technological performance; 3. Misalignments in the UK System: The Private Sector; 3.1. 'Value chain' failures 3.2. Spillovers and sectoral systems3.3. Organisational/governance issues; 3.4. Summary of private-sector weaknesses and strengths; 4. The Public Sector and Technology Policy; 4.1. Changes in governance; 4.2. The 1970's and 1980's; 4.3. Policy design in later years; 5. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Still Divided by Transformation? Characteristic Features of the German Innovation System and the Barriers to Extending It to East Germany Peter Franz; 1. Introduction; 2. Preliminary Remarks on Methodology; 3. Basic Features of the German Innovation System 4. The Evolution of the East German Innovation System 5. Conclusions and Policy Options; References; Chapter 4 The Governance and Management of Technical Change in Transition Countries David A. Dyker; 1. Introduction; 2. The Institutional Structure of R&D in the Transition Countries Today; 2.1. Foreign companies; 2.2. Domestic companies; 2.3. State research institutes and universities; 2.4. Private research institutes10; 3. Critical Weaknesses in the Chain of Governance in Transition R&D and Innovation Systems; 3.1. The multinationals - The limits to corporate vision 3.2. Domestic firms - The burden of the past and the limits to ambition3.3. State research institutes and universities - A failure of restructuring; 4. Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 Mutual Perception of Science and Industry in Innovation Networks - Evidence from East Germany Jutta Günther and Cornelia Lang; 1. Introduction; 2. Introductory Remarks on the German Innovation System; 2.1. Scientific organisations; 2.1.1. Universities and universities of applied sciences; 2.1.2. The extramural science institutes (Außeruniversitäre Forschungsinstitute) 2.1.3. University research centres(An-Institute) |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456175103321 |
| London, : Imperial College Press | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker
| Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Imperial College Press |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338/.064094 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DykerDavid A |
| Soggetto topico |
System theory - Social aspects
Business networks - Europe Social networks - Europe Information networks - Social aspects - Europe |
| ISBN |
1-282-75988-4
9786612759888 1-84816-374-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Acknowledgements; CONTENTS; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chapter 1 Alignment, Misalignment and Dynamic Network-Based Capabilities Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction - The Tasks Facing Network Alignment; 2. Antecedents of Network Alignment; 3. Systemic Approaches; 3.1. National systems of innovation; 3.2. Governance systems; 3.3. Complex systems; 4. Capabilities and Learning; 4.1. Sources of learning; 4.2. The functions of the firm; 4.3. The capabilities of government; 4.4. Gauging network alignment; 5. Conclusions and Implications; References
Section 1 Innovation Networks Chapter 2 The UK Innovation System, from a Misalignment Perspective Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction; 2. The UK Record in Technology Performance Since the 1970's 3; 2.1. Biases in technological change - Sectors, factor inputs and firm sizes; 2.2. S&T performance and funding; 2.2.1. R&D performance - GERD, BERD and HERD; 2.2.2. R&D funding; 2.2.3. Patenting; 2.2.4. Science - Publications and citations; 2.2.5. 'Hidden innovation'; 2.3. Summary of the UK's technological performance; 3. Misalignments in the UK System: The Private Sector; 3.1. 'Value chain' failures 3.2. Spillovers and sectoral systems3.3. Organisational/governance issues; 3.4. Summary of private-sector weaknesses and strengths; 4. The Public Sector and Technology Policy; 4.1. Changes in governance; 4.2. The 1970's and 1980's; 4.3. Policy design in later years; 5. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Still Divided by Transformation? Characteristic Features of the German Innovation System and the Barriers to Extending It to East Germany Peter Franz; 1. Introduction; 2. Preliminary Remarks on Methodology; 3. Basic Features of the German Innovation System 4. The Evolution of the East German Innovation System 5. Conclusions and Policy Options; References; Chapter 4 The Governance and Management of Technical Change in Transition Countries David A. Dyker; 1. Introduction; 2. The Institutional Structure of R&D in the Transition Countries Today; 2.1. Foreign companies; 2.2. Domestic companies; 2.3. State research institutes and universities; 2.4. Private research institutes10; 3. Critical Weaknesses in the Chain of Governance in Transition R&D and Innovation Systems; 3.1. The multinationals - The limits to corporate vision 3.2. Domestic firms - The burden of the past and the limits to ambition3.3. State research institutes and universities - A failure of restructuring; 4. Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 Mutual Perception of Science and Industry in Innovation Networks - Evidence from East Germany Jutta Günther and Cornelia Lang; 1. Introduction; 2. Introductory Remarks on the German Innovation System; 2.1. Scientific organisations; 2.1.1. Universities and universities of applied sciences; 2.1.2. The extramural science institutes (Außeruniversitäre Forschungsinstitute) 2.1.3. University research centres(An-Institute) |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780879803321 |
| London, : Imperial College Press | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker
| Network dynamics in emerging regions of Europe [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] David A Dyker |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Imperial College Press |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338/.064094 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DykerDavid A |
| Soggetto topico |
System theory - Social aspects
Business networks - Europe Social networks - Europe Information networks - Social aspects - Europe |
| ISBN |
1-282-75988-4
9786612759888 1-84816-374-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Acknowledgements; CONTENTS; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chapter 1 Alignment, Misalignment and Dynamic Network-Based Capabilities Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction - The Tasks Facing Network Alignment; 2. Antecedents of Network Alignment; 3. Systemic Approaches; 3.1. National systems of innovation; 3.2. Governance systems; 3.3. Complex systems; 4. Capabilities and Learning; 4.1. Sources of learning; 4.2. The functions of the firm; 4.3. The capabilities of government; 4.4. Gauging network alignment; 5. Conclusions and Implications; References
Section 1 Innovation Networks Chapter 2 The UK Innovation System, from a Misalignment Perspective Nick von Tunzelmann; 1. Introduction; 2. The UK Record in Technology Performance Since the 1970's 3; 2.1. Biases in technological change - Sectors, factor inputs and firm sizes; 2.2. S&T performance and funding; 2.2.1. R&D performance - GERD, BERD and HERD; 2.2.2. R&D funding; 2.2.3. Patenting; 2.2.4. Science - Publications and citations; 2.2.5. 'Hidden innovation'; 2.3. Summary of the UK's technological performance; 3. Misalignments in the UK System: The Private Sector; 3.1. 'Value chain' failures 3.2. Spillovers and sectoral systems3.3. Organisational/governance issues; 3.4. Summary of private-sector weaknesses and strengths; 4. The Public Sector and Technology Policy; 4.1. Changes in governance; 4.2. The 1970's and 1980's; 4.3. Policy design in later years; 5. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Still Divided by Transformation? Characteristic Features of the German Innovation System and the Barriers to Extending It to East Germany Peter Franz; 1. Introduction; 2. Preliminary Remarks on Methodology; 3. Basic Features of the German Innovation System 4. The Evolution of the East German Innovation System 5. Conclusions and Policy Options; References; Chapter 4 The Governance and Management of Technical Change in Transition Countries David A. Dyker; 1. Introduction; 2. The Institutional Structure of R&D in the Transition Countries Today; 2.1. Foreign companies; 2.2. Domestic companies; 2.3. State research institutes and universities; 2.4. Private research institutes10; 3. Critical Weaknesses in the Chain of Governance in Transition R&D and Innovation Systems; 3.1. The multinationals - The limits to corporate vision 3.2. Domestic firms - The burden of the past and the limits to ambition3.3. State research institutes and universities - A failure of restructuring; 4. Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 Mutual Perception of Science and Industry in Innovation Networks - Evidence from East Germany Jutta Günther and Cornelia Lang; 1. Introduction; 2. Introductory Remarks on the German Innovation System; 2.1. Scientific organisations; 2.1.1. Universities and universities of applied sciences; 2.1.2. The extramural science institutes (Außeruniversitäre Forschungsinstitute) 2.1.3. University research centres(An-Institute) |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814561403321 |
| London, : Imperial College Press | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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