CONTEMPORARY CYBERNETICS, SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: New researches and developments

摘要

Purpose - This paper aims to review current research and developments with particular reference to new research and development initiatives. Design/methodology/approach - A general review and survey of selected research and development topics is given, and some of the new challenges and applications of future technologies are considered. Findings - The paper illustrates the multi- and trans-disciplinary natures of studies in cybernetics, systems and management science, with a view to further research and development activity. Practical implications - The choice of reviews provides an awareness of current trends in these areas of endeavour. Originality/value - The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of current research and development initiatives.