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From the black box to the fish farming development policy project: A diagnosis from the viable system model

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  • Juliana Mariano Alves
  • Waldecy Rodrigues
  • Fernán Enrique Vergara
  • Fred Newton Souza
  • Leonardo Augusto Amaral Terra

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A review of the current literature on the global relevance of fish farming reveals the complexity and uncertainty arising from problem situations related to the management of fishery resources. Thus, the present paper is aimed to present an example of the application of the viable system model in the organizational context of the fisheries development policy. It describes the process that begins by clarifying the identity, purpose, and limits of the political organization in question, followed by the vertical and horizontal unfolding of its complexity. The results demonstrate that the recursive structures have much to contribute to the consistency of the political decision processes, besides reducing the social and organizational costs supported by many current policies. The model adopted can guide the leaders of public and private organizations to apply cybernetic concepts to improve the communication and actions of their strategic policies, establishing conditions for the development of fish farming.

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  • Juliana Mariano Alves & Waldecy Rodrigues & Fernán Enrique Vergara & Fred Newton Souza & Leonardo Augusto Amaral Terra, 2021. "From the black box to the fish farming development policy project: A diagnosis from the viable system model," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(4), pages 459-472, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:srbeha:v:38:y:2021:i:4:p:459-472
    DOI: 10.1002/sres.2675
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