The Theory of Social Functional Systems by Niklas Luhmann


Term Paper (Advanced seminar), 2014

19 Pages, Grade: 1,2


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Table of contents

ABSTRACT

List of Figures

List of abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Background of social systems theory
2.1. Autopoiesis in general
2.2. Autopoiesis adapted by Luhmann

3. Basic ideas and axioms of Luhmann’s theory of social functional systems
3.1. Communication as central element
3.2. Social Systems: Society, Organizations and Interactions

4. Definition of structural coupling
4.1. Example of structural coupling: Apple’s supply chain problem
4.2. Evaluation of Structural Coupling Example
4.3. Evaluation of Apple’s behavior on basis of ethics and morality

5. Critical Evaluation of Luhmann’s theory

6. Conclusion

References

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Title
The Theory of Social Functional Systems by Niklas Luhmann
College
Reutlingen University  (ESB Business School)
Grade
1,2
Author
Year
2014
Pages
19
Catalog Number
V300280
ISBN (eBook)
9783656967521
ISBN (Book)
9783656967538
File size
642 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Social functional systems, Niklas Luhmann, structural coupling, communication, binary coding, mass media, Apple, ethics, business ethics, autopoiesis
Quote paper
Ramona Mayer (Author), 2014, The Theory of Social Functional Systems by Niklas Luhmann, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/300280

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