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A biomimetic systems method to organizational sustainable development and harmony: The Zen Business Model

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In a global knowledge and socioeconomic system dominated by the Western worldview, this paper introduces, from a practical point of view, the Zen Business Model. This is an emerging systems approach grounded on ancient Eastern wisdom that explores the symbiotic relationship between Taoism and Buddhism applied to organizational sustainable development and transformation. The model brings a universal and natural understanding of the organization as a living system whose value generating behaviour biomimics the natural cycles of transformation explained in Taoist systems theories. By doing so, the paper argues, on one hand, that business organizations can learn from nature‐based Eastern systems approaches as a way to increase their positive contribution to society, the environment and the economy. And, on the other hand, it explains the five corporate stars and its value dynamics as a principles‐based pathway to sustainable transformation.

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  • Josep M. Coll, 2022. "A biomimetic systems method to organizational sustainable development and harmony: The Zen Business Model," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 39(6), pages 1035-1046, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:srbeha:v:39:y:2022:i:6:p:1035-1046
    DOI: 10.1002/sres.2916
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