Solving the Dynamic Complexity Dilemma Predictive and Prescripti

Dynamic complexity results from hidden, un­known factors—or more precisely, interactions between factors—that can unexpectedly im­pact the perfor­mance of systems. When the influences of dynamic complexity are not meas­ured and understood, new n

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lving the Dynamic Complexity Dilemma Predictive and Prescriptive Business Management: Answering the Need for a New Paradigm

Solving the Dynamic Complexity Dilemma

Nabil Abu el Ata Maurice J. Perks •

Solving the Dynamic Complexity Dilemma Predictive and Prescriptive Business Management: Answering the Need for a New Paradigm

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Nabil Abu el Ata Maurice J. Perks Accretive Technologies Inc. New York, NY USA

ISBN 978-3-642-54309-8 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-54310-4

ISBN 978-3-642-54310-4

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This book is dedicated to the inspirational science of two: Henri Poincare and Jean Kovalevsky. As fathers of modern Perturbation, they along with my own father—who taught me curiosity and perseverance—have been a source of great motivation. And to new generations who will hopefully follow in my fathers’ footsteps by dedicating themselves to the March and Quest for the betterment of humankind… –Nabil Abu el Ata This book is dedicated to the memory of my late wife Cynthia and to my wife Penny. –Maurice J. Perks

Foreword

Increasing complexity is a phenomenon experienced by nearly everyone, bu