A systemic approach to adopting effective management styles based on typology of systems

Mo Mansouri, Alex Gorod, Brian Sauser, S. Jimmy Gandhi

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Abstract

Systems in today's business environment have been categorized into certain forms based on their characteristics. The typology of systems based on flexibility is an example of such efforts in literature. However, more research on choosing effective styles for managing each category based on the right degree of freedom and level of control is required. In this paper, the spectrum of existing managerial approaches is described. Understanding available methodologies helps decision makers to select a more appropriate management style for the specific category of system. To do that, the four categories of systems based on flexibility are analyzed and mapped with the existing management styles, which are identified and described in this research. The proposed method can increase the overall effectiveness of management practices in the field of engineering management. The mapping approach proposed in this research can also decrease the complexity associated with management techniques in modern dynamic environment. Copyright

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication30th Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2009, ASEM 2009
Pages588-596
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2009
Event30th Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2009, ASEM 2009 - Springfield, MO, United States
Duration: 14 Oct 200917 Oct 2009

Publication series

Name30th Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2009, ASEM 2009

Conference

Conference30th Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2009, ASEM 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySpringfield, MO
Period14/10/0917/10/09

Keywords

  • Governance
  • Management styles
  • Typology of systems

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