Ben Clegg

Systems Thinking and Action Research for Innovation introduces the Process Oriented Holonic (PrOH) Modelling Methodology, a novel systems thinking methodology, combining academic rigor with practical guidance for conducting action research in organisations. It equips readers to conduct high-impact research and drive systemic transformation. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of systems thinking and action research, with a focus on the innovative PrOH Modelling Methodology. This book provides detailed practical rules and guidelines, enabling readers to apply the PrOH Modelling Methodology effectively in action research projects. Engaging exercises and mini tests throughout the text help reinforce learning, while visually striking diagrams illustrate key concepts in an accessible manner. Real-world case studies from industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, legal and public services demonstrate the practical application of PrOH Models, offering insights into systemic success factors, process improvements and innovations. Reflections on theory link practice to foundational principles, ensuring readers develop theoretical, methodological and practical expertise. Additionally, the book explores advanced topics such as building holarchies, gamification, and the future of holonic thinking, making it a definitive systems thinking and action research guide for academics and practitioners alike. This book is intended for postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, and management consultants specializing in organisational change, technical innovation and process improvement. Additional resources are available from an author-maintained companion website dedicated to PrOH Modelling: https://prohmodel.org/

Systems Thinking and Action Research for Innovation introduces the Process Oriented Holonic (PrOH) Modelling Methodology, a novel systems thinking methodology, combining academic rigor with practical guidance for conducting action research in organisations. It equips readers to conduct high-impact research and drive systemic transformation. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of systems thinking and action research, with a focus on the innovative PrOH Modelling Methodology. This book provides detailed practical rules and guidelines, enabling readers to apply the PrOH Modelling Methodology effectively in action research projects. Engaging exercises and mini tests throughout the text help reinforce learning, while visually striking diagrams illustrate key concepts in an accessible manner. Real-world case studies from industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, legal and public services demonstrate the practical application of PrOH Models, offering insights into systemic success factors, process improvements and innovations. Reflections on theory link practice to foundational principles, ensuring readers develop theoretical, methodological and practical expertise. Additionally, the book explores advanced topics such as building holarchies, gamification, and the future of holonic thinking, making it a definitive systems thinking and action research guide for academics and practitioners alike. This book is intended for postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, and management consultants specializing in organisational change, technical innovation and process improvement. Additional resources are available from an author-maintained companion website dedicated to PrOH Modelling: https://prohmodel.org/

Good operations management is not only crucial to success in business, but critical to our survival. Now in its second edition, Operations Management retains its engaging writing style and balanced approach of quantitative and qualitative material. With integrated theories and real-world examples, this new edition presents increasingly important principles, applicable to both service and manufacturing contexts, in a clear and captivating way. Containing everything necessary to understand this fascinating and everevolving field, this textbook will soon become indispensable.Key Features:• A new structure to refocus the book and align with teaching• Fully updated pedagogy, including Worked Examples, Critical Perspectives and Contemporary Thinking• New interviews with leading operations managers, highlighting the different roles available and preparing students foremployment in the field• A strong global focus through over 70 new or revised cases, including companies such as Amazon, FIFA World Cup, IBM, LEGO, Nike, Sony and many more• Up-to-date coverage of contemporary topics, such as the 4Vs, blockchain, Big Data, the Internet of Things and disruptive services in the supply chain• Revised end-of-chapter content to test comprehension, including Review Questions, Discussion Questions and Problems• Continued links to and emphasis on Globalization, Business Integration and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Operations Management is available with McGraw Hill’s Connect®, the online learning platform which features resources to help faculty and institutions improve student outcomes and course delivery efficiency.

The omnipresent global economic crisis has had a particularly dramatic effect on the global automotive industry. It has increased the need for a 3rd revolution and the move towards mass-collaboration between all industrial players that may ultimately lead to a governance model based on partnership-focused collaborative relationships. The first two revolutions were led by the US and Japan respectively, but we propose that this time, the European automotive industry will lead the way in the 3rd revolution. This book provides an operations and supply chain management perspective while focusing on the issue of sustainable supplier management.