Abstract

REYES, Giovanni E. COMPLEXITY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS TO MANAGEMENT: PRINCIPLES REGARDING BUSINESS COHERENCE AND FLUENT OPERATIVE SYSTEMS WITHIN ENTERPRISES. Tend. [online]. 2013, vol.14, n.1, pp.90-101. ISSN 0124-8693.

The main aim of this paper is related to discuss the importance of pertinent managerial practices regarding the principles of: (i) coherence in establishing management direction; and (ii) keeping up with timing operative systems within the context of entrepreneurial logistics. At the beginning, fundamentals of complexity theory are presented; based on these essentials, the contents of this paper is devoted to the implementation of the aforementioned principles and fundamental practices. Complexity theory can bring significant theoretical elements concerning spheres of planning, organization, factor´s endowment, operations and activities´ assessment for management of units of production or enterprises.

JEL Classification: D02, D03, D23

Keywords : Complexity theories; management direction; supply chain management..

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