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    Enhancing sustainable development through implementing complex adaptive systems and reflection: A proposed framework

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    Authors
    Naude, Marita
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Naude, Marita. 2013. Enhancing sustainable development through implementing complex adaptive systems and reflection: A proposed framework. Corporate Ownership & Control. 10 (3): pp. 25-38.
    Source Title
    Corporate Ownership & Control
    ISSN
    1727-9232
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    Copyright © 2013 Virtus Interpress

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22346
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Most organizations regard Sustainable Development (SD) as important and within a tridimensional approach (including economic, social and environmental dimensions) SD comprises a range of complex issues. However, traditional management approaches do not capture the variabilities as organizations are complex adaptive systems embedded in a complex adaptive context. Consequently, there must be a fundamental shift towards a complexity theory approach (eg. Complex AdaptiveSystems, CAS). When SD is viewed from a CAS approach it becomes a continuous process of coevolution within a rapidly changing context rather than a once off project. Leaders, managers and practitioners work in this complex and rapidly shifting world need crucial skills such as reflection. This paper proposes a framework combining SD, CAS and reflection. Although a framework does not guarantee success it provides a tool to identify SD, CAS and reflection dimensions, develop an integrated approach, create goals, monitor and evaluate outcomes. Lastly, the paper includes management and research implications.

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