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A Systems Approach to LeadershipTwo Different Worlds

A Systems Approach to Leadership: Two Different Worlds [This chapter uses two simple examples (white water rafting and changing a tyre on a car) to explore the differences between a naturalistic and a deterministic environment. It then goes on to highlight that a deterministic environment shares the assumptions of Classical Physics and a naturalistic environment shares the assumptions of New Physics. Classical Physics assumes that; (1) the world is an objective and independent entity; (2) complete knowledge of it is possible through reductive analysis; (3) outcomes can be determined from current knowledge of initial conditions and applicable laws; and (4) consciousness and mind have little relevance. The assumptions of New Physics can be summarised that our world is; (1) inherently unknowable; (2) highly interconnected; (3) probabilistic; and (4) related to mind and consciousness. The chapter proposes that while naturalistic assumptions more closely represent the nature of the world we live in, under certain conditions this can be simplified to approximate deterministic assumptions. The key features of both types of environment, their relation to an individual actor and effective action strategies are outlined. A summary table is presented to enable the reader to clearly distinguish between situations of each type so that appropriate methods can be used.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Systems Approach to LeadershipTwo Different Worlds

Coffey, Geoffrey W.
Springer Journals — Oct 6, 2009
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010
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978-3-642-01193-1
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33 –42
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10.1007/978-3-642-01194-8_3
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Abstract

[This chapter uses two simple examples (white water rafting and changing a tyre on a car) to explore the differences between a naturalistic and a deterministic environment. It then goes on to highlight that a deterministic environment shares the assumptions of Classical Physics and a naturalistic environment shares the assumptions of New Physics. Classical Physics assumes that; (1) the world is an objective and independent entity; (2) complete knowledge of it is possible through reductive analysis; (3) outcomes can be determined from current knowledge of initial conditions and applicable laws; and (4) consciousness and mind have little relevance. The assumptions of New Physics can be summarised that our world is; (1) inherently unknowable; (2) highly interconnected; (3) probabilistic; and (4) related to mind and consciousness. The chapter proposes that while naturalistic assumptions more closely represent the nature of the world we live in, under certain conditions this can be simplified to approximate deterministic assumptions. The key features of both types of environment, their relation to an individual actor and effective action strategies are outlined. A summary table is presented to enable the reader to clearly distinguish between situations of each type so that appropriate methods can be used.]

Published: Oct 6, 2009

Keywords: Classical Physic; Scientific Revolution; Naturalistic Situation; Fundamental Nature; White Water

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