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Organisation as Interpretative Systems

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[eng] In standard economies incentives matter but interpretation is ignored. But in Knightian uncertainty there are no assured procedures ; knowledge is a conjectural organisation imposed on phenomena, as Adam Smith showed, and specialisation encourages the differentiation of knowledge systems. The evolution of human cognition favoured context-specific pattem making by individuals, and the adoption of particular patterns within groups. This is the cognitive basis of formal organisations, each of which requires a cluster of compatible patterns ; but since ail patterns are both fallible and restrictive, variety between organisations is desirable. Innovation is a reorganisation of patterns, which may be difficult. [fre] En économie standard les incitations comptent mais l'interprétation est ignorée. Cependant en incertitude knightienne il n'y a pas de procédures certaines ; la connaissance est une organisation conjecturelle imposée aux phénomènes, comme l'a montré Adam Smith, et la spécialisation encourage la différenciation des systèmes de connaissance. L'évolution du processus de connaissance humaine a favorisé l'établissement de schémas spécifiques vis-à-vis du contexte par les individus, et l'adoption de schémas particuliers au sein des groupes. Ici réside le fondement cognitif des organisations formelles, chacune supposant un ensemble de schémas compatibles ; cependant tout schéma étant à la fois faillible et restrictif, la variété parmi les organisations est souhaitable. L'innovation constitue une réorganisation des schémas, qui peut se révéler difficile.

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  • Brian J. Loasby, 2001. "Organisation as Interpretative Systems," Revue d'Économie Industrielle, Programme National Persée, vol. 97(1), pages 17-34.
    • Handle: RePEc:prs:recind:rei_0154-3229_2001_num_97_1_1797
    DOI: 10.3406/rei.2001.1797
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