Circular cause, time and narrativity

Mika Aaltonen

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2007, vol. 2, issue 3, 183-193

Abstract: In this paper, the limits of the current and dominant view of causality are discussed and an alternative view for framing temporal and qualitative changes is presented. Firstly, Henri Bergson's ideas about time are used to connect information and feedback loops to the dynamics of change. Secondly, path dependence theory is revisited in order to link decision making to time and change. Thirdly, concepts of sensemaking and complexity are linked to the discussion, and finally conclusions are drawn based on the presented aspects and the consideration of the idea that human beings, whether in organisational settings or generally in their lives, are fundamentally storytelling animals.

Keywords: cause and effect; sensemaking; time; complexity; narrativity; causality; change dynamics; path dependence theory; decision making; storytelling; management concepts. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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