Die Komplexitätstheorie (Kaufmann, Holland) macht nur im Rahmen der Evolutionstheorie Sinn. Ein rein auf Selbstorganisation gegründetes Verständnis der Komplexitätstheorie führt nicht weiter, es sei denn, man akzeptiert (implizit oder explizit) ein harmonistisches Naturbild.

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This book takes the reader beyond net effects and main and interaction effects thinking and methods. Complexity theory includes the tenet that recipes are more important than ingredients-any one antecedent (X) condition is insufficient for a consistent outcome (Y) (e.g., success or failure) even...

This multidisciplinary book takes an innovative approach to corporate governance by linking governance and complexity theory. It provides important new insights into why governance systems are failing and what may be done to improve this situation

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