The value of systems thinking in operations management : a case study

This thesis demonstrates the differences between the traditional reductionist approach and the systemic approach to problem solving, and is based on a case study in the manufacturing field. It explains how each approach interprets real life problem situations differently, and emphasises the superiority of systemic approach.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

1994

Author dc:creator

• Baysal, A

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ryan, Torn

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8486

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/8486