Appendix A: The Theory and Philosophy of a Systems Approach to Leadership

Geoffrey W. Coffey ()
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Chapter Chapter 18 in A Systems Approach to Leadership, 2009, pp 209-213 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this appendix is to briefly outline the theory behind the emerging field of systems multimethodology and to indicate SAL’s underpinning philosophy. It assumes the reader is already familiar with philosophy in general and also Roy Bhaskar’s philosophy of Critical Realism. A detailed articulation of these topics is a significant work in its own right and is forthcoming. In the mean time more detail on these topics can found in Mingers (2006) which provides a good account of both the theory and philosophy of his approach to systems multimethodology which is similar to SAL but not as specific.

Keywords: Critical Realism; Interpretive Paradigm; Functionalist Paradigm; Opposing Method; Complex Real Life (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-01194-8_18

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