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Cybernetic systems for management applications

Brian H. Rudall (Norbert Wiener Institute of Systems and Cybernetics and Bangor University, Bangor, UK)
C.J.H. Mann (Bangor University, Bangor, UK)

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 15 February 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

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This paper aims to review current advances in the development of cybernetic systems with particular reference to management applications.

Design/methodology/approach

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

Findings

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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

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The choice of reviews provides an awareness of the current trends in these areas of endeavour.

Originality/value

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The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of current research and development initiatives.

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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

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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