The aim of this paper is to consider primary attributes of complexity in situational contexts,
particularly within the scope of systems modelling and methodology, and to ascertain which …

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This contribution aims at investigating the dimensions of complexity in social science from
both a research and a management perspective. By adopting the general interpretation …

In this introductory note, we describe the motivation for this special issue on complex
systems. We begin by noting the potential management opportunities offered by recent …

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discussion of the possibility, or not, of measuring the complexity of any given system …

The motivation for this multi-part series is solely my observation that much of the writing on
complexity theory seems to have arbitrarily ignored the vast systems theory literature. I don't …

In this paper, I argue that the fragmented state and uneven maturity of current systems
science will render it increasingly inadequate for meeting the future needs of the …

This volume consists of short, interview-style contributions by leading figures in the field of
complexity, based on five questions. The answers trace their personal experience and …

A whole range of physical, biological, psychological and social systems constitute our lives,
largely influencing how, when and where we are born, what the quality of our lives and lived …

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