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General Systems Theory Approaches To Organizations: Some Problems In Application

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  • Newman S. Peery

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General Systems Theory appears to have been uncritically accepted as the leading paradigm within administrative theory. This paper examines systems formulations and concludes that they overemphasize growth and show little appreciation for intra‐organizational conflict, diversity of values, and political processes within organizations. Neglect of these factors pose limitations for realistic system design, integration, and adaptation. However, the limitations of G.S.T. formulations within administrative theory seem to be more due to the users of G.S.T. than to weaknesses inherent in G.S.T.

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  • Newman S. Peery, 1975. "General Systems Theory Approaches To Organizations: Some Problems In Application," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 12(3), pages 266-275, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jomstd:v:12:y:1975:i:3:p:266-275
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.1975.tb00511.x
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