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Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking and Practice
Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: Systems Thinking SeriesPublisher: Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group, 2024Description: 1 Online-Ressource (309 p.)ISBN:- 1040043690
- 9781040043691
- 658.001
- HD31
- HD31.2
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Summary: This book explores how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking in management science. Systems thinking is often associated with frameworks and methodologies that often confine the discipline to academic circles in operations research and management science (OR/MS)PPN: PPN: 1907957413Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-4-NLEBK | BSZ-4-NLEBK-KAUB
Cover -- Endorsement -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part I Situating Holistic Flexibility -- 1 The Journey of Systems Thinking -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The World Against the Backdrop of Complexity -- 1.2.1 Origins of Complexity Theory -- 1.2.2 Complexity Science and Management -- 1.3 Systems Thinking and the Contribution of Alexander Bogdanov -- 1.4 The Development of Systems Thinking As We Know It -- 1.5 Waves in Systems Thinking -- 1.6 The System of Systems Methodologies (SOSM)
1.7 Conclusion -- 2 Pragmatizing Systems Thinking Through Holistic Flexibility -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Challenges to the Uptake of Systems Thinking -- 2.2.1 Philosophical -- 2.2.2 Methodological -- 2.2.3 Practical -- 2.3 Pragmatism and Systems Thinking -- 2.3.1 Pragmatism as a Philosophy -- 2.3.2 Pragmatism and Its Implication for Systems Research -- 2.4 Holistic Flexibility -- 2.4.1 Background to the Development of the Concept -- 2.4.2 The Original Concept of Holistic Flexibility -- 2.4.3 Holistic Flexibility as Pragmatizing Systems Thinking -- 2.4.4 Choice of the Term "Holism"
2.5 Conclusion -- 3 Advancing Holistic Flexibility Drawing Inspiration From the Nataraja -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Nataraja -- 3.3 Religion and Management Research -- 3.4 Holistic Flexibility and Its Gaps -- 3.4.1 A Refresher On Holistic Flexibility -- 3.4.2 Gaps in the Original Version of Holistic Flexibility -- 3.4.2.1 Principles of Holistic Flexibility Not Clearly Articulated -- 3.4.2.2 Lack of a Discussion On Insights From Consciousness Studies in Holistic Flexibility -- 3.4.2.3 Use of the Phrase "State of Mind" -- 3.5 Articulating the Principles of Holistic Flexibility -- 3.5.1 Srishti
3.5.2 Samhara -- 3.5.3 Tirobhava -- 3.5.4 Anugraha -- 3.5.5 Sthithi -- 3.6 Holistic Flexibility and Consciousness -- 3.7 Holistic Flexibility to Enable Systems Thinking as a Cognitive Skill -- 3.8 What Holistic Flexibility Means for Systems Research -- 3.9 Conclusion -- Note -- Part II Reflections On Practice -- 4 Sequential Application of Systems Methodologies in Health Management -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Problem-Structuring and Problem-Solving -- 4.3 Setting the Context -- 4.4 Project Background -- 4.5 Methodological Choice -- 4.6 The Intervention -- 4.6.1 Viable System Model (VSM)
4.6.1.1 VSM of Potential PCT -- 4.6.1.2 Outcome of the VSM -- 4.6.2 Soft Systems Methodology -- 4.6.2.1 SSM With Key Stakeholders in Potential PCT -- 4.6.2.2 Outcome of the SSM -- 4.6.3 Strategic Assumption Surfacing and Testing -- 4.6.3.1 SAST in Potential PCT -- 4.6.3.2 Outcome of the SAST -- 4.7 Ascertaining Success in the Context of CfH -- 4.8 Reflections in Light of Holistic Flexibility -- 4.8.1 System as Becoming -- 4.8.2 Transformative Flexibility -- 4.8.3 Responsible Practice -- 4.8.4 Spiral of Learning -- 4.8.5 Pragmatic Artistry -- 4.9 Conclusion -- Note
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