Back to Search
Start Over
Governance for intelligent organizations: a cybernetic contribution.
- Source :
-
Kybernetes . 2019, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p35-57. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
-
Abstract
- Purpose This paper aims to revisit the viable system model (VSM) discussing it from both the theoretical and the empirical standpoints, and ascertaining its relevance for organizational governance.Design/methodology/approach A combination of theoretical and empirical components is used: introduction to theory and critique on the one hand; case studies and a large sample empirical study on the other.Findings The VSM has proved to be a powerful means of governance for organizations in turbulent times. It conveys a durable, reliable knowledge. This has been corroborated in both case studies and a large-scale empirical study.Practical implications Application of the model under study can activate a huge potential for the improvement of organizations.Originality/value This contribution tests the VSM in an unseen fashion – qualitatively and quantitatively. The results suggest that a high confidence in the model is justified. It conveys to managers and leaders an unconventional, superior approach to both diagnosis and design of their organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ORGANIZATIONAL governance
*CYBERNETICS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0368492X
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Kybernetes
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 134312879
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/K-01-2018-0019