Formalism

Nandish V. Patel

Chapter 6 in Organization and Systems Design, 2006, pp 150-189 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract ‘From the moment of birth we are immersed in action, and can only fitfully guide it by taking thought.’ Alfred Whitehead’s observation resonates with deferred action. Our natural tendency to act is stronger than our learnt capability to reflect and much stronger than our capability to be rational. Our tendency towards natural design is stronger than our capability for rational design. This is because of realisms dominant causal power of emergence. It may be appropriate for individuals but not for organization and systems that seek to achieve purpose by design.

Keywords: Business Process; Rational Design; Formal Method; Verbal Formalism; Actual Action (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230625419_6

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