System science traditions: differing philosophical assumptions

• Autorzy: Dent E.B.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

system science; self-organization; observation; causality; reflexivity; predictability; environment; cybernetics; organizational learning; operational research; quality management; system dynamics

PL

system; samoorganizacja; obserwacja; przyczynowość; przewidywalność; środowisko; cybernetyka; badania operacyjne; zarządzanie jakością

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Systems : journal of transdisciplinary systems science
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: Vol. 6, No. 1-2
• Strony: 13--30
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 28 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Dent E.B.

• University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783, 301-985-7266 (w), 301-985-4611 (x),