Human Systems Management: Integrating Knowledge, Management and Systems
It is well written and structured, with a minimum of mathematics, thus making it appealing to a broad audience. It provides numerous examples and anecdotes throughout ... Overall, the book is easy to read, gives a good overview of the topic treated and encourages the reader to think outside the box. --Zentralblatt MATHMilan Zeleny is now the most cited Czech economist. Zeleny's long awaited book, 'HSM', is a vital leading indicator for 21st century management action, just as his work over 40 years ago still remains an inspiration to researchers in multi-criteria decision making. --Associate Professor Alan E Singer, University of CanterburyOnly an accomplished author like Dr Zeleny would dare reconcile business with art that is an art which recognizes the momentous changes which the organization has suffered in modern times ... Professor Zeleny must be congratulated for his effort which extends common efforts to make the subjects of his text more meaningful and understandable. --John P van Gigch, Professor Emeritus of Management and Systems, California State UniversityProfessor Zeleny's emphasis on the importance of human coordination is highly illuminative, especially when it comes to the re-integration of knowledge, experiences and morality into wisdom, implying cultural enrichment and comprehensive human development, both of which are essential for sustainable development. --Professor Kensei Hiwaki, Tokyo International University