A Systems-Based Approach to Policymaking
This book is based on a number of systems concepts, of which the following are emphasized here: oThe interacting systems of society and the environment are dynamic and evolution ary oEvolution of these systems carries them through stages of differential stability and instability, continuity and dis...
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New York, NY
Springer US
1993, 1993
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1993 |
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Table of Contents:
- International Stability and Peace
- Nation Block Diagrams
- Peace/War/Peace Time (Activity) Cycle
- Normal, Alert, or Emergency Conditions of International Policymaking and Decision-Making
- Adaptive Control Features for International Relationships
- Basic Assumptions about the International System and Conflict
- Elements of Conflict Resolution
- Potential Areas for International Conflict
- Progress Toward International Stability and Peace
- Common Security Objectives
- Influence of the Past, Present, and Future on National Attitudes
- Decrease the Likelihood of War, Increase the Likelihood of Peace
- What is to be Done Now?
- Conclusions
- References
- 4. Field-Theoretic Framework for Systems Theory and Systems Thinking
- The Nature and History of Field Theory Applied to Nonliving and Living Systems
- Alternative or Complementary Perspectiveson
- Field Theory and on World Systems
- Synopsis and Interfacing of Current Systems Theories
- 1. Policy Challenges in a World of Nonlinearity and Structural Change
- and Main Assumptions and Problem Sets
- New Thinking for New Times
- What is Policymaking?
- Cognitive/Emotional Models of Policymakers and Decisionmakers
- A Simple Mathematical Model of Nonlinearity
- Structural Change the Kondratiev and Hegemonic Cycles/Structures and the Life Cycle of the Present Stage of World
- Civilization
- Let the Policy Fit the Time
- Conclusions and Recommendations—Policy Guidance
- References
- 2. Policy in a World of Evolution, Learning, and Ignorance
- The Mechanical and Organic Open-Systems Paradigms Further Contrasted
- Evolutionary Drive
- Applications for Policy Exploration: From Settlement To Finance
- Discussion
- References
- 3. Adaptive Control and Conflict Resolution for International Stability
- Overview of International Stability and Conflict Resolution Issues
- The Peace/War/Peace Process and Some of its Elements
- Modeling for What Purpose?
- The System Dynamics Paradigm
- Learning From Models
- A New Basis for Pre-College Education
- References
- 8. Whole-System Concepts in Societal Transformation
- Signs of A Fundamental Transformation
- Policies for Whole-System Transformation
- Concluding Observations
- References and Suggested Reading
- 9. Breaking out of the Systems Quandary
- The Systems Quandary
- Breaking Out
- Final Words
- References
- 10. Decision Management, Then and Now, 1790, 1890, and 1990: Selected Scenario Models
- Some Definitions and Limitations
- A Basic Decision-And-Command Management Model
- Two Brief Scenario Models
- Decisionmaking in the Gulf Crisis/War: Events of 1990–1991
- Significance of the Gulf Episode
- Conclusions.-References
- Field-Theoretic Principles
- Faith, Ideology, Science, and Religion
- The Acceptance of New Paradigms
- Guided Structural Change in the World System Field
- Final Remarks
- References
- 5. School for Rulers
- Contemplating the Taboo: Rulers Must Learn
- Premises and Thesis
- Ideological and Structural Hurdles
- Design of a School For Rulers
- Back to Reality: Practical Recommendations
- Epilogue
- References
- 6. Policy: Appearance and Reality
- Introduction: Overview of “Problems” and “Solutions”
- Concepts and Definitions of Policy
- Distinctive Problems of Policy Formulation
- A Systems-Theoretic Interpretation
- Four World Hypotheses
- Limitations of Formism and Formal Rational Models
- Policy Expertise, and Rationality Revisited
- Challenges and Recommendations
- References
- 7. System Dynamics and the Lessons of 35 Years
- Designing Managerial and Social Systems
- A New Education for Corporate and Government Leaders