Cybernetic systems for management applications
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review current advances in the development of cybernetic systems with particular reference to management applications.
Design/methodology/approach
A general review and survey of selected research and development topics is adopted.
Findings
The paper illustrates the multi‐ and trans‐disciplinary nature of cybernetics, systems and the management sciences with a view to further research and development activity.
Practical implications
The choice of reviews provides an awareness of the current trends in these areas of endeavour.
Originality/value
The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of current research and development initiatives.
Keywords
Citation
Rudall, B.H. and Mann, C.J.H. (2008), "Cybernetic systems for management applications", Kybernetes, Vol. 37 No. 1, pp. 7-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920810850943
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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