TITLE

The new science of management: Chaos and quantum theory and method

AUTHOR(S)

Overman, E. Sam

PUB. DATE

January 1996

SOURCE

Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory;Jan96, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p75

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents the management sciences of chaos and quantum theory which offer metaphors and methods that can challenge public management research agenda. Evoking an image of self-organization, dissipative structures and dynamic complexity; Nonlinear differential equations and other methods of chaos; Benefits of quantum administration.

ACCESSION #

9603044737

Tags: MANAGEMENT science

 

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