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Organizational Cybernetics and Urban Planning: The Case of the University of A Coruña

In: Systemic Management for Intelligent Organizations

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  • José Pérez Rios

    (University of Valladolid)

  • Xosé Lois Martínez Suárez

    (University of A Coruña)

Abstract

The challenge to managers in the current turbulent environment is a formidable one. In relation to this challenge, researchers have pointed out that the quality of managers’ decisions is limited by the quality of the models about the systems they try to govern. This chapter’s purpose is to show how Organizational Cybernetics (OC) and the Viable System Model (VSM) contribute in this context. In addition, the chapter intends to fill the gap between the conceptual depth of organizational cybernetics theoretical studies and the need of managers for a structured facilitating process. We contribute by showing a case application of OC and the VSM at Coruña University, Galicia, Spain. In this case, a conceptual framework has been used by the Vice-Rector of Infrastructures and Environmental Management to translate its university’s vision into strategic, operational and tactical policies and actions. The case that we present shows how the need to redesign the university campuses can be used as an exceptional opportunity to produce a major impact, not only within the university spaces, but also in the wider environment.

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  • José Pérez Rios & Xosé Lois Martínez Suárez, 2012. "Organizational Cybernetics and Urban Planning: The Case of the University of A Coruña," Springer Books, in: Stefan N. Grösser & René Zeier (ed.), Systemic Management for Intelligent Organizations, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 211-225, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-29244-6_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-29244-6_12
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