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Boundary critique

Known as: Boundary 
Boundary critique (BC) is the concept in critical systems thinking, according to Ulrich (2002) that states that "both the meaning and the validity of… 
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Critical systems thinkingDSRPInterconnectednessWerner Ulrich

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Systems theory

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2010
Highly Cited
2010
Models of organizational cybernetics for diagnosis and design
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce a framework, based on Beer's viable system model (VSM) that enables managers… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Evaluation based on critical systems heuristics
Introduction: Critical systems heuristics (CSH) draws on the substantive work and philosophy of C. West Churchman, a systems… 
2006
2006
Boundary Critique: A minimal concept theory of systems thinking
Among a diverse array of general principles proposed for systems thinking are “boundary critique”, multiple perspectives… 
2004
2004
A Critical Systems Thinking Approach to Planning: The Importance of Boundary Critique and Ethics
In this paper, I propose a critical approach support planning in organisations. The approach emphasises critical reflection about… 
2003
2003
Boundary critique
Boundary critique is the methodological core idea of critical systems heuristics (CSH, Ulrich 1983). Increasingly, it is also… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Beyond methodology choice: critical systems thinking as critically systemic discourse
Professional competence in applied disciplines such as OR/MS requires both technical expertise and critically reflective skills… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
The Quest for Competence in Systemic Research and Practice
How can we develop competence in research and professional practice? This essay tries to answer the question from the perspective… 
2001
2001
Postmodernism revisited? Complexity science and the study of organisations
Van Uden et al assert that the world is best described as being a complex system, and, through the use of the 'complexity… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Viable boundary critique
Issue-based problem situations can often be seen as conflicts that must be managed or resolved. Boundary critique theory… 
1999
1999
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