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Directing: a complex systems perspective.

Thomas R Clancy¹

¹Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, 500 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA. tom.clancy@mercyic.org

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|February 28, 2008

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This study explores the concept of directing within management by applying complex systems science. It offers new perspectives for managing complex organizations like hospitals, extending systems theory principles.

Area of Science:

Complex Systems Science
Systems Theory
Management Science

Background:

Organizational systems naturally increase in complexity over time.
Complex systems science offers novel approaches to management.
This research extends systems theory to organizational management.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the management concept of directing from a complex systems perspective.
To provide insights into managing complex social organizations, such as hospitals.
To contribute to the series on applying complex systems science to traditional management functions.

Main Methods:

Literature review and theoretical analysis.
Application of complex systems principles to management functions.

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Exploration of the 'directing' function through a systems lens.

Main Results:

Directing in complex systems involves emergent behaviors and adaptive leadership.
Traditional command-and-control models are insufficient for complex organizations.
A complex systems approach enhances understanding of organizational dynamics.

Conclusions:

Applying complex systems science to directing offers a more nuanced and effective management strategy.
Understanding emergent properties is crucial for directing complex organizations.
This perspective provides valuable insights for hospital management and other social organizations.