New perspectives for research and development

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review current developments in the fields of systems, cybernetics and management sciences that are being harnessed to meet some of the needs of the present‐day society.

Design/methodology/approach

A general review and survey of selected research and development topics.

Findings

The paper illustrates the multi‐ and trans‐disciplinary nature of cybernetics, systems and management sciences.

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 present‐day research and development initiatives.

Citation

Rudall, B.H. and Mann, C.J.H. (2008), "New perspectives for research and development", Kybernetes, Vol. 37 No. 8, pp. 1085-1090. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920810884900