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Living systems theory: A framework for management
Author(s) -
Merker Stephen L.
Publication year - 1985
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.3830300403
Subject(s) - living systems , process management , focus (optics) , computer science , process (computing) , management science , systems theory , knowledge management , business , engineering , artificial intelligence , physics , optics , operating system
This article deals with living systems of all types at the level of the organization. It outlines a seven‐step procedure for applying living systems theory (LST) to achieve effective management in a business enterprise. The invariant nature of LST makes it applicable to any type of organization and enhances its utility as a general theory of business. Eliminated is the need to develop separate theoretical frameworks which are dependent on organization type. The seven steps focus on identifying process structures and critical matter/energy and information flows necessary for an organization to achieve its goals.