... of transformation as a specific paradigm of social change. Building on systems theory and existing paradigms of social change, I develop a two-dimensional typology based on the distinctions between self- and hetero-determination and between open- and closed-goal orientation. The typology enables organizational...

...Yisu Li Purpose This article examines how China's 2021 Double Reduction reform is translated in practice and uses the Chinese case to develop a broader systems-theoretical account of reform translation under evaluative pressure. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on Luhmann's systems theory...

... grounded – opportunity to bring about organizational change in their education system. From a systems theory perspective, sensu Niklas Luhmann, it is explored to what extent “inclusive” education as a grand change agenda is processed or resisted through the internal programming of organizational decisions...

... Thygesen can be contacted at: ntt.mpp@cbs.dk 07 07 2021 10 05 2022 09 08 2022 19 08 2022 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Strategy Time Process Temporality Motion Practice turn Systems theory Time...

...Jan Lies Purpose Systems theory is frequently discussed. The aim of the contribution is to elaborate what is to be advised with the idea of closed systems regarding change management. Design/methodology/approach This paper follows Niklas Luhmann and his so-called “autopoietic turn...

... market economies. Business family Family business Dilemmas Tetralemma Niklas Luhmann Systems theory The same method can be used to transform the dilemmatic business-family distinction into a tetralemma (see Table IV): Steffen Roth can be contacted at: roths@excelia-group.com...

... for navigating this tension. Design/methodology/approach Niklas Luhmann’s social systems theory is concerned with the limited ability of social systems to codify, and be receptive to, the complexity of the environment. Drawing on this theory, the paper juxtaposes the codification problems of two types...

... for researchers, practitioners and policy makers. The findings offer an operational base for future quantitative studies. Originality/value Using the new system theories approach the authors develop an understanding of how conflicts impact change in family businesses. The study explains how conflicts...

... structure in place. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Public sector Systems theory Organizational change The most prevalent trends in the private sector are towards continuous and pervasive change and increasing interdependencies (Beckhard and Pritchard, 1992). It has been suggested that close...

...Ian Beeson; Chris Davis Systems theories, because of the emphasis they place on the maintenance of order, have generally given an impoverished account of change. Complexity theory gives an explanation of non‐linear systems which makes change fundamental and strikes a better balance between order...

... is seen as relevant. This is equally important to business organizations which generally interact with multiple stakeholders. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Flexibility Systems theory Organizational change Managerial power The field of systems thinking in the UK has undergone significant...

...L.A. Montuori An examination of organizational Darwinism – survival of the fittest – via systems theory provides the foundation for a related analysis of the learning organization and the kinds of leaders necessary to pilot organizations through uncertain environments fraught with turbulence...

... and large systems change. Encourages a dialogue over these issues in the literature. South Africa Strategic planning Systems theory Organizational development Large Systems Change: Issues Related to the Strategy Joanne C. Preston Kennesaw State College, Marietta, Georgia, USA and Louw DuToit Louw...

.... The Dynamic System Planning Model is described, which borrows from both traditions, in particular from open systems theory and from the individual learning models. Issues outlined in this model are the frequently mentioned concerns of presidents of small changing firms. Although based in open system theory...