All Outputs (7)

Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context (2004)
Thesis
Clayton, J. W. O. C. S. T. (2004). Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214864

This PhD thesis introduces a new ideal-type problem context of rule-bound systems. The thesis has been generated through a belief in the ability of metaphor to make the abstract visible, its capacity to make the unfamiliar familiar, and its effective... Read More about Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context.

Changing tack : defining a strategic direction for innovation in the United Kingdom shipping industry (2003)
Thesis
Robinson, J. E. (2003). Changing tack : defining a strategic direction for innovation in the United Kingdom shipping industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215893

In the early 1980s technology presented the shipping community with an opportunity to offload its moribund communications infrastructure in favour of a satellite based electronic umbilical that promised to revolutionise communications with ships at s... Read More about Changing tack : defining a strategic direction for innovation in the United Kingdom shipping industry.

Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a systemic approach (2000)
Thesis
Lin, Y. (2000). Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a systemic approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210993

This thesis tackles the problem of how communication functions can be integrated and made more effective in organisations. The research surfaces the main issues affecting the quality of integrated communications and develops a new Integrated Communic... Read More about Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a systemic approach.

Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a system approach. (2000)
Thesis
Lin, Y. (2000). Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a system approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211110

This thesis tackles the problem of how communication functions can be integrated and made more effective in organisations. The research surfaces the main issues affecting the quality of integrated communications and -develops a new Integrated Communi... Read More about Assessing the applicability of integrated communications : towards a system approach..

Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration (2000)
Thesis
Athanasiou, C. D. (2000). Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212370

Purpose and aims of the thesis: This thesis critically reviews the current BPR literature through the perspective of the systemic/holistic management thinking, in such a way as to bring the study of BPR into a new era. Central to this holistic type o... Read More about Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration.

Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach (2000)
Thesis
Ho, Y. (2000). Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210947

The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate by critical consideration the suitability of various approaches of inquiry for exploring and enhancing motivation intervention in contemporary organisations; in particular, to spell out the need for a critic... Read More about Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach.

Critical systems thinking, dialogue and quality management in the National Health Service (1995)
Thesis
Walsh, M. P. (1995). Critical systems thinking, dialogue and quality management in the National Health Service. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210733

This thesis considers quality in the National Health Service (NHS), the theories of dialogue, critical systems thinking, and quality - and how these domains can be related together to produce a new concept of quality called critical quality.A quality... Read More about Critical systems thinking, dialogue and quality management in the National Health Service.