Modern Management Approaches for Complex Interdisciplinary Systems

Yang Liu; Wei Zhang

doi:10.71222/b0t1qx81

Authors

Yang Liu School of Management, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi 830054, China Author
Wei Zhang Department of Business Administration, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/b0t1qx81

Keywords:

project management, interdisciplinary systems, leadership competencies, performance evaluation, complex systems management, organizational effectiveness

Abstract

Complex interdisciplinary systems present unprecedented management challenges requiring innovative approaches that transcend traditional project management paradigms. This paper examines contemporary management methodologies applicable across diverse domains including project evaluation frameworks, leadership practices, and performance optimization strategies. The investigation reveals that effective management of complex systems demands multidimensional evaluation criteria, adaptive leadership competencies, and integration of digital technologies with human expertise. Through systematic analysis of management practices in construction, software development, manufacturing, and professional training contexts, this study identifies convergent principles applicable across disciplinary boundaries. The findings demonstrate that successful management of interdisciplinary systems requires balance between standardized processes and contextual adaptation, emphasis on stakeholder engagement alongside technical excellence, and integration of quantitative metrics with qualitative assessment. Comparative analyses of leadership behaviors, project success factors, and performance evaluation methodologies reveal that contemporary management approaches prioritize flexibility, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving over rigid adherence to predetermined plans. These insights contribute to understanding how management frameworks can effectively address complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change characterizing modern interdisciplinary systems across professional domains.

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