Systems Theory and Management

Richard A. Johnson, Fremont E. Kast and James E. Rosenzweig
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Richard A. Johnson: University of Washington, Seattle
Fremont E. Kast: University of Washington, Seattle
James E. Rosenzweig: University of Washington, Seattle

Management Science, 1964, vol. 10, issue 2, 367-384

Abstract: Ludwig von Bertalanffy, in 1951, and Kenneth Boulding, in 1956, wrote articles which have provided a modern foundation for general systems theory [Bertalanffy, L. von. 1951. General system theory: A new approach to unity of science. Human Biol. (December) 303-361; Boulding, K. 1956. General systems theory: The skeleton of science. Management Sci. (April) 197-208.]. We build on that foundation in applying general systems theory to management. The general theory is reviewed for the reader. Next, it is applied as a theory for business, and an illustrative model of the systems concept is developed to show the business application. Finally, the systems concept is related to the traditional functions of a business, i.e., planning, organizing, control, and communications.

Date: 1964
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