Preprint | What is in organisation? Contents of a self-contained container

The preprint of my manuscript “What is in organisation? Contents of a self-contained container” is available for download on Qeios or here on the present site. Recommended citation: Roth S. (2024). What Is in Organisation? Contents of a Self-Contained Container, Qeios, DOI: 10.32388/I9IMHM.

Release | Special Issue | Scientific communication. Observed with social systems theory

Special Luhmann Conference 2022 Issue of Systemic Practice and Action Research on Scientific communication. Observed with social systems theory Edited by Steffen Roth, Kresimir Zazar, Lars Clausen, and Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes Introduction Steffen Roth, Kresimir Zazar, Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes, and Lars Clausen: Scientific communication observed with social systems theory. An introduction […]

Awards | Two KSU Wings

Kazimieras Simonavicius University in Vilnius has awarded a KSU Wing to both the Next Society Institute (for Global Impact) and my person (for Innovative Scientific Research).

CFP | Special Issue | Guiding distinctions of management and organisation research

Call for PapersGuiding distinctions of management and organisation research Click here to download this CFP as PDF. Luhmann Conference 2024 & MREV Special Issue The theme of the Luhmann Conference 2024 at the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik is “Guiding distinctions. Observed with social systems theory”. In concordance with this conference theme, the co-guest editors are pleased […]

CFP | Luhmann Conference 2024 | Guiding distinctions. Observed with social systems theory

Call for papers to the Luhmann Conference 2024 Topic: Guiding distinctions. Observed with social systems theory Venue: Inter-University Centre (IUC), Dubrovnik, CroatiaAddress: Don Frana Bulicá 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Submission deadline (abstracts): 15 June 2024 Conference dates: 10-13 September 2024Pre-conference dinner: 09 September 2024Early Career Program: 09 September 2024 To download this Call for Papers, please click here. […]

Release | Theory of the third: A cybernetic approach to escalative conflict dynamics in business families

Abstract: This conceptual paper explores the surprising impact exerted by third elements on the escalation and de-escalation of conflicts in business families. To this end, we draw on core concepts of Batesonian cybernetic theory to perform a reconceptualisation of pertinent literature on changing conflict dynamics gath- ered in family business research and consultancy. Based on […]

Release | What makes a difference? Symmetry as a sociological concept

Abstract: This article discusses symmetry as an analytical tool for sociological analysis. Sym- metry is presented as a property of social formations and a way to generate informa- tion about them through their mutual comparisons. The concept thus displaces the old dichotomy between individual and society. The latter forces to think in terms of wholes […]

Release | Within a mesh of expectations: Dealing with dilemmas in business families using systemic tools from family coaching

Abstract: Business family members face challenges related to exposure to diverse role expectations and systems logics, the management of which often results in sit- uations of high complexity, dilemmas, and paradoxes. To address these issues, in this paper we combine key insights from social systems theory with systemic family coaching tools such as “internal maps,” […]

Membership | Editorial Board of Sociology (SAGE)

I am very pleased to announce that I shall have the honour of joining the Editorial Board of the British Sociological Association flagship journal Sociology as of January 2023.