An adaptive system is a set of interacting or interdependent entities that form an integrated whole that are capable of responding to environmental changes or changes in interacting parts in a manner analogous to either continuous physiological homeostasis or evolutionary adaptation to biology. Feedback loops are a key feature of adaptive systems such as ecosystems and individual organisms; or in the human world, communities, organizations, and families.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Discussion
- Approaches to Strategic Thinking
- Complexity Perspective
- Complex Adaptive Systems: Modelling Complexity
- Modeller in the real world
- Agent-Based Model
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work investigates the presence and application of adaptive systems within the strategic management approach of the author's company. It explores the potential benefits of incorporating strategic thinking, new approaches to strategy, and modeling complexity into their management practices.
- Adaptive systems and their relevance to business management
- Evolution of strategic thinking and the role of human agency
- Complexity theory and its application to organizational dynamics
- Modeling complex systems and the potential for decision-making improvements
- The use of agent-based models in simulating complex systems
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction defines adaptive systems and Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) and introduces the concept of strategic thinking as a response to changing business environments. It also outlines the purpose of the work, which is to explore the integration of adaptive systems into the company's strategic management approach.
The "Approaches to Strategic Thinking" section discusses the evolution of strategic thinking, highlighting the shift from top-down, bureaucratic models to a more humanized approach that considers the actions and interactions of individuals within the organization. The theory of practice, with its emphasis on practitioners, practices, and praxis, is introduced as a framework for understanding this human-centered approach.
The "Complexity Perspective" section explores the nature of complexity in organizational systems, emphasizing the interaction and interplay of various elements within the system and its environment. Different interpretations of complexity theory are examined, highlighting its relevance to understanding organizational behavior and change.
The "Complex Adaptive Systems: Modelling Complexity" section delves into the concept of modeling complexity, exploring methods for understanding and representing the intricate relationships and interactions within complex systems. The section introduces the use of agent-based models as a tool for simulating and analyzing complex phenomena.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts addressed in the text include: adaptive systems, Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS), strategic thinking, strategic management, complexity theory, agent-based modeling, human agency, theory of practice, organizational dynamics, and decision-making.
- Quote paper
- Olawale Sanni (Author), 2020, Adaptive Systems and Strategic Management Approach, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/963281
