Theories of complexity

Chu, Dominique; Strand, Roger; Fjelland, Ragnar

doi:10.1002/cplx.10059

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“…Complexity theory, however, accommodates the actions of agents, networks of agents and groups of agents [8,14,15]. That is, complexity theory is particularly concerned with how systems "self-organize" (and correspondingly, self-disorganize) in relation to structure, controls, functions, processes [17,18].…”

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“…Firstly, as pointed out by Chu et al [14] we acknowledge that no definitive "grand unified theory" of complexity exists, and that achieving a unified theory of complexity may not be possible. They [14] conclude that complexity-based approaches that seek to simplify complex systems and their behaviors has "limited scope" and "exaggerated claims of universality". They consequently propose that it is more appropriate to "look for new and complementary approaches to study complexity" and that "(O)ne such direction is to focus more on properties of complex systems, rather than the detail of mechanism" [14]; emphasis added.…”

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Linking Complexity and Sustainability Theories: Implications for Modeling Sustainability Transitions

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2014

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Abstract:In this paper, we deploy a complexity theory as the foundation for integration of different theoretical approaches to sustainability and develop a rationale for a complexity-based framework for modeling transitions to sustainability. We propose a framework based on a comparison of complex systems' properties that characterize the different theories that deal with transitions to sustainability. We argue that adopting a complexity theory based approach for modeling transitions requires going beyond deterministic frameworks; by adopting a probabilistic, integrative, inclusive and adaptive approach that can support transitions. We also illustrate how this complexity-based modeling framework can be implemented; i.e., how it can be used to select modeling techniques that address particular properties of complex systems that we need to understand in order to model transitions to sustainability. In doing so, we establish a complexity-based approach towards modeling sustainability transitions that caters for the broad range of complex systems' properties that are required to model transitions to sustainability.

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Linking Complexity and Sustainability Theories: Implications for Modeling Sustainability Transitions

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2014

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“…As the sources of complexity are pronounced to be various, dynamic, and uncertain, there is no consensus on complexity [13][14][15]. The difficulty in defining complexity can be minimised through the identification of its key drivers, although, defining those key drivers is not easier, either in the field of project management or in other domains.…”

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Project Complexity Influence on Project management performance – The Malaysian perspective

2016

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Abstract.The project complexity has a negative influence upon project management process particularly on the project performance. The lack of consensus on project complexity is a crucial problem as project complexity is closely correlated with the project management process as well as the project management performance. Therefore,the understanding of project complexity is of significant importance to address the problem of project management performance. Our extensive literature review enlightened the lack of consensus on project complexity till date and provided a broader view and critical analysis of its underlying concepts. The intention of this paper is to examine the project complexity factors on the project management performance in Malaysia and to provide a review of project complexity and to stimulate debate on this controversial topic. The data was analyzed for a total of 101 respondents involved in this study. Theresults indicated that there is a lack of complexity during understanding and managing project performance. It is concluded that the concept of project complexity is warrents further consideration.

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“…There is still no generally accepted definition of complexity, despite a multitude of proposed approaches (e.g. [8,9,10]). …”

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Complex Neuro-Cognitive Systems

Schierwagen

2011

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract.Cognitive functions such as a perception, thinking and acting are based on the working of the brain, one of the most complex systems we know. The traditional scientific methodology, however, has proved to be not sufficient to understand the relation between brain and cognition. The aim of this paper is to review an alternative methodology -nonlinear dynamical analysis -and to demonstrate its benefit for cognitive neuroscience in cases when the usual reductionist method fails.

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Theories of complexity

Cited by 154 publications

References 27 publications

Linking Complexity and Sustainability Theories: Implications for Modeling Sustainability Transitions

Linking Complexity and Sustainability Theories: Implications for Modeling Sustainability Transitions

Project Complexity Influence on Project management performance – The Malaysian perspective

Complex Neuro-Cognitive Systems

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