If we assume that much of what we see around us is the result of underlying nonlinear processes then it follows that much of what we think we see is no more than a fi ltered version of a temporary pattern that will inevitably change both quantitatively and qualitatively. The aim of this chapter is to explore what it means to exist, or not, in terms of complexity theory. It is argued that the na...

Industrial organizations are complex systems` where the interactions among the various functions such as Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing, Materials, Finance, Human Resources and Maintenance have to be man-aged towards a common purpose of delivering the customers satisfaction. However, since most of these or-ganizations have a `Functional Structure`, each function or department works towards ...

in managing organizations as complex social systems that their core includes of human interactions or their complicated patterns of behavior, the precise definition of problem is very important; because interactions between organizations cause to emerging complex relationship networks which in it formal patterns are always affected by informal relationship networks. this paper analyses the form...

 The complex information systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential for organizations to make them competitive. However, the success of ERP system projects is a difficult process as it involves different types of end user assessment. The main objective of the present study is to find the key determinants that open the door to employee satisfaction and adoption of E...