Learning Organizations and the Paradigm of Complexity: the Work Design Approach - Odam
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This paper presents a framework for organizational design and management grounded in complexity theory, emphasizing the work system design in learning organizations as a human process. It highlights the importance of nonlinear dynamics, relationships, and interactions within organizations, positing that learning organizations can be viewed as complex systems. The study also explores the implications of complexity for understanding human factors at work and the need for flexibility and self-directed learning in a constantly evolving work environment.
Learning Organizations and the Paradigm of Complexity: the Work Design Approach - Odam
- 1. Learning Organizations and the Paradigm of Complexity: the Work Design Approach Department of Production Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil ODAM 2005 Elisabeth Dudziak Laerte Sznelwar Guilherme Plonski
- 2. Objectives of this paper The objective of this paper is presents a novel framework for organizational design and management based on complexity theory In particular, it discusses how the work system design in learning organization can be conceived, as a human process, according to a complex perspective
- 3. Issues Complexity Theory Complexity Theory applied to Organizational and Management Studies Learning Organization Concept Learning Organization and the Complexity Approach The Changing World of Work
- 4. Complexity Theory The complexity of Complexity From Latin Complexus : to embrace The Complexity origins Cybernetic Studies Leading pioneers in complexity include Prigogine and Stangers (1984), Maturana and Varela (1980), Kauffman (1993), Mandelbrot (1977), and Morin (1973). The Complex Thinking Nonlinear dynamics systems
- 5. Complexity Theory applied to Organizational and Management Studies Three Levels Linear, Mechanicist Sociotechnical System Sociological System non-linear dynamic system, with focus on relationships, interactions, learning, innovation and dialogic processes Organization is self-organized, autonomous and self-sustainable
- 6. Complexity Research applied to Organizational Studies Relationships Interdependent Processes Aggregate or Relational Complexity Chaos Theory Chaordic Organization Theory Deterministic Complexity Mathematical simulation Algorithm Complexity Characteristics Typology of Complexity
- 7. Learning Organization Concept became a classic subject in the Theory of the Organizations from the ends of the 70’ decade conceptual discussions Peter Senge (1999) and five disciplines
- 8. How does complexity approach allow a better understand of Learning Organization? L.O. can be conceived as a complex system of interaction among individuals, networks and organizations, according to an organic metaphor
- 9. The Changing World of Work The work system is not a linear system it is a dynamic decision making based on a heuristic competence Variations enrich the work Self-directed learning and autonomy Participatory ergonomics Greater flexibility in working arrangements
- 10. The Changing World of Work Complexity gives a base to understand human factors in organizations the work is conceived as a integrative and relational activity, it is based on work contents and work interactions