Using activity domain theory for managing complex systems
by
 
Taxen, Lars, 1944-

Title
Using activity domain theory for managing complex systems

Author
Taxen, Lars, 1944-

ISBN
9781605661933

Personal Author
Taxen, Lars, 1944-

Publication Information
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2010.

Physical Description
electronic texts (xxvi, 317 p. : ill.) : digital files.

Contents
The dawn of the activity domain theory -- Reflection -- The philosophical roots -- Activity theory -- The constitution of the activity domain -- Cognitive grounding -- Operationalizing the theory -- Positioning against other theories -- The practical and theoretical trails in hindsight -- The anatomy-centric approach towards managing complex projects -- Enterprise architectures -- Product lifecycle management revisited -- Alignment -- In search of an integrating construct -- In conclusion.

Abstract
Latest research indicates that construction of a communal meaning regarding coordination of complex systems development tasks should be implemented into practice, proving that far more attention should be given to the issue of communal meaning construction in organizations. This book offers a new approach towards managing complex systems that informs the co-construction of technical support for coordination and communal meaning regarding this support. Compiling and structuring empirical observations from the Ericsson Company and theoretical developments from the perspective of meaning construction, it combines a deep understanding of concrete, everyday conditions of the telecom industry with innovative theoretical development of the Activity Domain Theory (ADT).

Subject Term
System theory.
 
Network analysis (Planning)
 
Management information systems.
 
Workflow -- Management.
 
Industrial management.

Added Corporate Author
IGI Global.

Electronic Access
Chapter PDFs via platform: http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1-60566-192-6


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryE-Book2262016-1001T57.6 .T39 2010EIGI Global