Cynthia Hardy’s scientific contributions

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Publications (1)


Organizations: Rational, Natural and Open Systems
  • Article

April 1983

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232 Reads

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4,033 Citations

Academy of Management Review

Cynthia Hardy

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W. R. Scott

Citations (1)


... Later paradigms addressed these gaps: -Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1968): Systems Thinking introduced a holistic view of organizations as interconnected systems but required advanced tools, limiting broad adoption [4]; -Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch (1967) Contingency Theory tailored practices to specific contexts but faced implementation challenges due to its complexity [13,23]; -W. Edwards Deming, Taiichi Ohno, and Shigeo Shingo (1980s): Lean Management and Total Quality Management revolutionized manufacturing with waste reduction and quality control but struggled to scale effectively in other industries [6,20,24]; -Kent Beck and colleagues (2001): Agile Methodologies prioritized flexibility and responsiveness but often sacrificed strategic depth and led to team burnout [2,21]. ...

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THE EVOLUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT THROUGH SHIFTING PARADIGMS
Organizations: Rational, Natural and Open Systems
  • Citing Article
  • April 1983

Academy of Management Review