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It is in vogue to "take a systems approach", yet what exactly a systems approach is varies considerably depending upon the systems science tradition examined. Systems science traditions tend to share a set of underlying assumptions which are less common in other scientific fields. Still, philosophical assumptions are not common across systems science traditions. We examine six traditions within systems science - cybernetics, general systems theory, organizational learning, operations research, total quality management, and system dynamics. We then consider seven underlying assumptions - self-organization, observation, causality, reflexivity, predictability, environment, and relationships. Finally, we assess where each tradition stands with respect to each of the underlying assumptions.
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13--30
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Bibliogr. 28 poz.
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- University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783, 301-985-7266 (w), 301-985-4611 (x), edent@umuc.edu
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bwmeta1.element.baztech-article-BPP1-0054-0002