Release | The state as creative destroyer. A systems perspective on entrepreneurship by organised monopolies on violence

Abstract: This article explores the concept of state entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on its darker aspects when states act as creative destroyers. This study employs a systems-theoretical approach to develop a comprehensive framework for understanding the nature of statehood and its role in driving disruptive innovation. The research design includes an analysis of cases of state-mandated […]

Release | Family businesses and business families in cultural context: interdisciplinary updates for family business research

Abstract: This article shows that business family and family business research is dominated by reductionist and biased concepts of culture that are in sharp contrast with recent advances in anthropology and the broader social sciences that would allow for more fine-grained analyses. Through an inbound theorizing approach, state-of-the-art anthropological and sociological concepts of culture are […]

Release | N-factorial scenarios. A systems-theoretical approach to scenario-planning

Abstract: Scenarios are among the most popular techniques for managing the uncertainty and complexity of the future. Even the more sophisticated scenario designs, however, often reduce the future to a narrow set of typically only two key factors that are arranged into a four-square matrix representing four distinct yet interrelated scenarios. Consequently, scenarios have been […]

New Mailing List for Systems Theories – Join Us!

I am pleased to inform you that JiscMail has approved our application for a mailing list dedicated to systems theories of all forms, including, but not limited to, open, closed, general, and autopoietic systems theories. We warmly invite you to subscribe at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/systems We look forward to your engagement and valuable contributions!

Kazimieras Simonavičius University Leads Lithuania in Social Sciences Research Output Ranking

According to the annual evaluation by the Research Council of Lithuania, Kazimieras Simonavičius University has the highest research output per capita (FTE) in the field of social sciences among all Lithuanian universities. I am very proud to be part of this momentum! Source: Research Council of Lithuania (see Socialinių mokslų srities mokslo darbų formaliojo įvertinimo rezultatų […]

Release | Rainmaking: Observed with social systems theory

Abstract: This article examines contemporary efforts to control climate change through the lens of social systems theory, particularly by drawing comparisons to rain dances and shamanic rituals. It argues that modern climate control strategies bear functional similarities to archaic rituals aimed at influencing weather patterns, despite the absence of direct causality. Using Niklas Luhmann’s concepts […]

Release | Willing unwillingness. A Luhmannian perspective on followership and leadership in organizations

We are excited to share that our paper, Willing unwillingness. A Luhmannian perspective on followership and leadership in organizations, has been published in Systems Research and Behavioral Science! This is not just another piece about leadership being a top-down power game. No, what we uncovered goes far deeper. Through our research, we explored the paradox […]

CFP | EURAM 2025 in Florence | T14_03 General Management and Management Learning: Science and Education for Purpose

We invite you to submit your research to our track at the 25th European Academy of Management Anniversary Conference (EURAM 2025) in Florence, Italy! Date: 22-25 June 2025 Venue: University of Florence Track: T14_03 General Management and Management Learning: Science and Education for Purpose Proponents: Short description: The concept of general management suggests that all […]

CFP | EURAM 2025 in Florence | T12_04 Management History, Theory, and Philosophy

We invite you to submit your research to our track at the 25th European Academy of Management Anniversary Conference (EURAM 2025) in Florence, Italy! Date: 22-25 June 2025 Venue: University of Florence Track: T12_04 – Management History, Theory, and Philosophy Proponents: Short description: The track “Management History, Theory, and Philosophy” addresses the historical development of […]