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On the definition of feedback
Author(s) -
Ramaprasad Arkalgud
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830280103
Subject(s) - computer science , management science , systems theory , living systems , process management , risk analysis (engineering) , knowledge management , artificial intelligence , business , engineering
The paper discusses the lack of a commonly accepted definition of the concept of feedback in management theory, dealing with communications networks and decision processes in living systems at the organization level. It proposes a general definition. It deals with living systems at the organization level, including the total system and all subsystems. Implications of the proposed definition to current conceptualizations of feedback processes in management are explored.