One from Many: Visa and the Rise of Chaordic Organization (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781576753323)

Far more than a riveting inside story of the creation of VISA--now the largest commercial enterprise on earth--One from Many is an absorbing story of personal and institutional transformation. Lyrical, profound, often humorous, it explores the ever-increasing change, complex societal problems, and failing institutions that confront us all. Dee Hock chronicles the emergence of a new form of organization that blends chaos and order, which may be critical to a livable future, and shows how it is emerging in such effective organizations as VISA, the Internet, World Weather Watch, and Alcoholics Anonymous. A beautiful blend of history, biography, and philosophy, One from Many not only challenges the way we think about organizations, management, and our relationship to the natural world, it's a rollicking fine story as well.

Author: Dee Hock
ISBN-10: 1576753328
ISBN-13: 9781576753323
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2005
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d