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The impact of a social systems scientist on a country

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  • Carvajal, Raúl

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The process of evaluation of the impact of a social systems scientist (S3) on a country can be framed as a play (the impact of a person) within a play (the inquiry). Impact can be focused in terms of the social structure (stage), roles involved, change and the diffusion processes that characterize the development of the 'plays'. Different meanings of the terms social systems science and country are given depending on the intentions, knowledge and context of the inquiry. A person is usually evaluated by first selecting a role through which he is viewed. Selection of the role is not a neutral decision. The main roles associated with S3 and Russell Ackoff were scientist, educator, consultant-adviser, planner-designer, social reformer, social philosopher, entertainer and preacher. A strong criterion for evaluation could be the degree of participation of a person in the development of a paradigm, ideal or myth and its nurturing institution.

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  • Carvajal, Raúl, 1983. "The impact of a social systems scientist on a country," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 11(6), pages 559-565.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jomega:v:11:y:1983:i:6:p:559-565
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