{"product_id":"managing-complexity-in-global-organizations-isbn-9780470510728","title":"Managing Complexity in Global Organizations","description":"This book delivers new IMD insights on an emerging challenge - how to deal with overwhelming complexity. Global organizations face a complex decision-making environment. On one side, diversity of cultures, customers, competitors and regulations creates complexity; on the other, competitive pressures cause expanding countries to extract more synergies across products and regions. In such a climate, a new way of thinking, acting and organizing is needed beyond the familiar ‘control’ mindset.  \u003cp\u003eDrawing together insights from across the expert faculty, \u003ci\u003eManaging Complexity in the Global Organization\u003c\/i\u003e presents IMD’s framework on how to understand complexity and its four key drivers (diversity; interdependence; ambiguity and flux), along with solutions on specific issues in a variety of functions, industries and markets. The focus is on providing practical solutions based on real-life examples.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors.  \u003cp\u003eForeword by the Editors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Conceptual Framework and Trends on the Macro-level.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Managing Complexity in Global Organizations as the Meta-challenge (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartha Maznevski, Ulrich Steger, and Wolfgang Amann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Complexity of Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in Multinationals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Michael Yaziji and Karin Oppegaard)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Opportunities and Threats in the Global Political and Economic Environment (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Pierre Lehmann)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Impact of Changes in the Competitive Landscape and Business Models on Complexity in Selected Industries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Need to Look at Complexity at the Industry Level\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003eUlrich Steger and Wolfgang Amann)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Shipping Organizations – The Ultimate Global Players\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003ePeter Lorange\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Managing Complexity Caused by Industry Dilemmas: The Case of the Automotive Industry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003eUlrich Steger)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Managing Complexity with an Electronic Manufacturing Services Supplier\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003eWolfgang Amann, Carlos Cordon, Ralf W. Seifert, and Thomas E. Vollmann)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Managing Complexity in the Financial Services Industry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Arturo Bris).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Solutions for Managing Complexity on the Functional Level.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Breaking Down Complexity Management to the Functional Level\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Wolfgang Amann and Ulrich Steger).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Complexity in Global Business Strategies: The Cumulative Impact of the Crisis of Choices\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Jean-Pierre Jeannet)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Various Dimensions of Complexity in Effectively Managing the Innovation Process – The Role of China\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Georges Haour)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Managing Complexity with Management Diversity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003eMartha Maznevski and Karsten Jonsen)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 The Role of Information in Creating Value Efficiently\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Don Marchand and Amy Hykes)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Dealing with Complexity by Managing Knowledge-Based Competence of the Organization\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Kazuo Ichijo)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Managing Complexity in Marketing and Supply Chains\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Ralf W. Seifert and Wolfgang Amann).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Additional Complexity Challenges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 The Price Tag of Ignoring Complexity in the Globalization Process\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Wolfgang Amann)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Managing Complexity in Mergers and Alliances\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003eUlrich Steger\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Managing Complexity: The Family Business Experience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(John Ward)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 The Future of Managing Complexity \u003ci\u003e(\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWolfgang Amann, Ulrich Steger, and Martha Maznevski)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eUlrich Steger\u003c\/b\u003e holds the Alcan Chair of Environmental Management at IMD. \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e, and is Director of the school's research project on Corporate Sustainability Management. He also directs major partnership programs including DaimlerChrysler and Allianz, and is or has been on the boards of several major organizations – including Volkswagen, where he was in charge of worldwide environmental strategy. Prior to becoming involved in management education he was Minister of Economics and Technology in the German state of \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eHesse\u003c\/st1:place\u003e, with particular responsibility for transport, traffic and energy.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWolfgang Amann\u003c\/b\u003e is a Fellow in Strategic Direction and International Business at Henley Management Centre, \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eUK\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e. He joined Henley from IMD, and has also been visiting fellow at the \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003eWharton\u003c\/st1:placename\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eSchool\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e and Indian Institute of Management. Prior to pursuing his PhD he worked for DaimlerChrysler and subsequently in management consulting. He has directed, delivered and contributed to open and in-company programs and courses on strategy, internationalization and governance in the US, Europe, China and India. His recent case study series on Hindustan Lever in \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e won the 2006 Oikos sustainability case competition.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eIMD\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the worlds leading business schools, with a particular focus on developing state-of-the-art concepts for the experienced manager.  This book delivers new and proven insights on an emerging management challenge – how to deal with overwhelming complexity. Globally active organizations have to cope with the most complex of all managerial decision-making environments. On one side, a greater diversity of cultures, customers, competitors and regulations compounds complexity; on the other, competitive pressures cause expanding companies to extract more synergies across products and regions throughout their entire value web. In such a climate, a new way of thinking, acting and organizing is needed beyond the familiar ‘control’ mindset.  \u003cp\u003eDrawing together insights from across the expert faculty, \u003ci\u003eManaging Complexity in the Global Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e presents IMD’s framework on how to better understand complexity and its four key drivers (diversity; interdependence; ambiguity and flux), along with solutions on specific issues in a variety of functions, industries and markets (including developing nations such as China and India). The focus is on providing relevant solutions for managers and executives based on a meaningful illustrations and real-life examples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989563752677,"sku":"NP9780470510728","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470510728.jpg?v=1761784613","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/managing-complexity-in-global-organizations-isbn-9780470510728","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}