Burke-Litwin Model shows the Complexity of Organizations

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The Burke-Litwin model shows the characteristics of a complex system. According to complexity theory, complex systems are non-linear, dynamic, adaptive and sensitive to initial conditions. So human organizations as complex systems do not respond easily to command-control mechanisms. They are not predictable. That's the challenge of leaders wanting to accomplish changes in the organization. (...) Read more? Sign up for free

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		Jaap de Jonge, Editor, Netherlands
	Burke-Litwin Model Shows Organizational Complexity Indeed it is a good way to show the complexity of organizations. And add to that that most models - and this one is no exception - are simplifications of the reality.