This article examines how Luhmann's theory of organized systems can be used to expand our understanding of organizational boundaries. In a systematic way, we examine four central components of Luhmann's work: i) its basic distinction between organization and environment, ii) the openness and closeness of the organizations’ functioning, iii) the role of communications and decisions in identifying the limits of organizations and, lastly, iv) Luhmann’s emphasis on coordination in the construction of organizational boundaries. We discuss the salient points of both divergence and correspondence between Luhmann’s work and contending theoretical approaches to organizations. Potential contributions of Luhmann´s theory to analyses of contemporary or...
This chapter introduces Niklas Luhmann’s theory of organizations, which he conceived as communicativ...
Tacke V. Systemtheorie der Organisation. Niklas Luhmann. In: Apelt M, Bode I, Hasse R, et al., eds. ...
In this review essay, we explore how Luhmann’s radical communication approach, which conceptualizes ...
Niklas Luhmann's theory of social systems has been widely influential in the German-speaking countri...
"Niklas Luhmann's theory has been largely ignored in organization studies, compared to other sociolo...
This article introduces Luhmann’s theory of social systems as a prominent example of communication a...
Abstract. Niklas Luhmann’s theory of social systems has been widely influential in the German-speaki...
Besio C, Tacke V. Old and New Organizational Forms in a Complex Society. A Systems-Theoretical Persp...
Abstract. Cultural theories of organization generally focus on decipher-ing and deconstructing forms...
Dieser Aufsatz stellt die Frage, wie eine durch Niklas LUHMANNs Systemtheorie inspirierte Organisati...
This article begins with the presentation of Niklas Luhmann and how he started to be interested in s...
Abstract: Through the assimilation of contingency and complexity, Niklas Luhmann's social systems th...
Bommes M, Tacke V. Luhmann's Systems Theory and Network Theory. In: Seidl D, Becker KH, eds. Niklas ...
"Dieser Aufsatz stellt die Frage, wie eine durch Niklas Luhmanns Systemtheorie inspirierte Organisat...
Whereas the voluminous work of Niklas Luhmann (1927—98) can be considered as a major focus of discus...
This chapter introduces Niklas Luhmann’s theory of organizations, which he conceived as communicativ...
Tacke V. Systemtheorie der Organisation. Niklas Luhmann. In: Apelt M, Bode I, Hasse R, et al., eds. ...
In this review essay, we explore how Luhmann’s radical communication approach, which conceptualizes ...
Niklas Luhmann's theory of social systems has been widely influential in the German-speaking countri...
"Niklas Luhmann's theory has been largely ignored in organization studies, compared to other sociolo...
This article introduces Luhmann’s theory of social systems as a prominent example of communication a...
Abstract. Niklas Luhmann’s theory of social systems has been widely influential in the German-speaki...
Besio C, Tacke V. Old and New Organizational Forms in a Complex Society. A Systems-Theoretical Persp...
Abstract. Cultural theories of organization generally focus on decipher-ing and deconstructing forms...
Dieser Aufsatz stellt die Frage, wie eine durch Niklas LUHMANNs Systemtheorie inspirierte Organisati...
This article begins with the presentation of Niklas Luhmann and how he started to be interested in s...
Abstract: Through the assimilation of contingency and complexity, Niklas Luhmann's social systems th...
Bommes M, Tacke V. Luhmann's Systems Theory and Network Theory. In: Seidl D, Becker KH, eds. Niklas ...
"Dieser Aufsatz stellt die Frage, wie eine durch Niklas Luhmanns Systemtheorie inspirierte Organisat...
Whereas the voluminous work of Niklas Luhmann (1927—98) can be considered as a major focus of discus...
This chapter introduces Niklas Luhmann’s theory of organizations, which he conceived as communicativ...
Tacke V. Systemtheorie der Organisation. Niklas Luhmann. In: Apelt M, Bode I, Hasse R, et al., eds. ...
In this review essay, we explore how Luhmann’s radical communication approach, which conceptualizes ...