Capital, Systems, and Objects: The Foundation and Future of Organizations

This book provides a set of integrated frameworks that transcend managerial or technology hype by focusing on the long-term fundamentals that sustain organizational success. It introduces a flexible model that can be applied to current and future organizational challenges, such as sustainability and digitization, as the fundamentals are constant. The book serves two purposes: to present three conceptual foundations for designing and operating organizations and to provide a reference source for implementing these ideas in an organization. It will resonate with practitioners and students of strategy, leadership, and organizational design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book offers a holistic set of frameworks, encompassing capital, systems, and objects, that go beyond managerial or technological hype and prioritize long-term fundamentals for organizational success. In the current landscape, many organizations are actively addressing two significant transformational challenges: ecological sustainability and digitization. Sustainability represents a goal, an end, and digitization is a process, a means to achieve that goal. This book introduces a flexible model that can be applied to current and future organizational challenges, including sustainability and digitization, as the fundamental principles remain constant.

The book serves two primary purposes for its readers:

First, it provides three conceptual foundations for designing and operating organizations, which are presented in Part I. Chapters 1 through 7 combine concepts and practical examples to offer a fresh perspective on the work environment.

Second, it serves as a valuable reference source for implementing these ideas within an organization, encompassing Parts II and III. Part I sets the stage by laying out the conceptual foundations, while Part II delves into detailed explanations and associated examples of thirty-six forms of capital conversion. It also illustrates how the five foundational systems support capital conversion in various ways. Part III focuses on measuring capital and systems, providing valuable insights for practitioners and students of strategy, leadership, and organizational design.

This book is of immense relevance to practitioners and students of strategy, leadership, and organizational design. It is essential reading for leaders, industry experts, and general readers who seek to understand the historical development of the capital creation system and its potential to shape the future of our world. By delving into the long-term fundamentals that sustain organizational success, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the complex challenges and opportunities of today's business landscape.

Weight: 397g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811594205
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021