Feedback vs. Pure Environmental Impact: Why Feedback Determines the Final Outcome—From the Ruins of Chernobyl

Xinwei Cao ()
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Xinwei Cao: Jiangnan University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Strategic Management and Organizational Development, 2025, pp 65-74 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the profound impact of feedback mechanisms on a system's adaptability. Through case studies of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the African ivory trade, the chapter contrasts the effects of environmental shocks without feedback and those with feedback. It is found that static shocks (e.g., nuclear radiation) initially have a significant impact, but the ecosystem gradually recovers due to the absence of feedback. In contrast, dynamic feedback (e.g., ivory trade) leads to self-reinforcing human behavior that puts elephants at risk of extinction. Ultimately, the speed and capacity of feedback determine the system's ability to adapt, offering profound insights for individual development and business strategy.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-0545-6_6

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