This paper proposes an agent-based system with Organizational-Learning Oriented Classifier System (OCS), which is an extension of Learning Classifier System ~CS) into multiple agent environments. In OCS, each agent is equipped with a corresponding Michigan type LCS and acquires problem solving knowledge based on the concepts of organizational learning in management and organizational sciences. ...

We review some experiences with multicriteria decision suppport systems (MCDSSs). We show that MCDSSs have been able to deal only with to the 'choice' phase of decision rather than with tasks involved in developing criteria and alternatives. This strongly limits the use of MCDSSs within organizations. Designers should focus their efforts on alternatives. This weakness of MCDSSs in dealing with ...

Making links between micro and macro levels has been problematic in the social sciences, and the literature in strategic management and organization theory is no exception. The purpose of this chapter is to raise theoretical issues in developing micro-foundations for strategic management and organizational analysis. We discuss more general problems with collectivism in the social sciences by fo...

Regardless of the type of crisis and its complexity as well as the difference of culture, objectives and priorities of the multitude organizations involved, emergency response requires effective communication in order to achieve situational awareness within inter-organizational collaboration, make decision and achieve their own objectives. However, actors are challenged by several problems. Amo...

Information systems (IS) integration has long been regarded as the result of various information technology (IT) related problems within the IS architecture and IT infrastructure. This study takes a new approach to examining the origins of IS integration problems from an organizational context perspective. Based on a 30-month longitudinal study at a 1,050 registered bed large teaching hospital,...

This paper presents a framework of the control of inter-organizational relationships. Building on transaction cost economics and organizational theory, two control problems are identified that arise when firms engage in interorganizational relationships: the management of appropriation concerns and the coordination of tasks. The control mechanisms used to manage these control problems and their...

This study examined the relationship of job stress with burnout and its three dimensions (emotional exhaustion, lack of accomplishment and depersonalization), job satisfaction, organizational commitment and psychosomatic health problems. Data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire from Canadian managers (N = 67) and nurses (N = 173). Pearson correlation and moderated multiple reg...