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THE VIABLE SYSTEMS MODEL: A LITERATURE REVIEW

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International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology Vol.10 Issue 2, pp 34-36,Year 2021

THE VIABLE SYSTEMS MODEL: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Mario Aguilar Fernández1*, Julián Patiño Ortiz, Brenda García Jarquín, Paola Fortanell Estrada, Jesus A. Álvarez Cedillo

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Received : 08 June 2021; Accepted : 14 June 2021 ; Published : 30 August 2021

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Abstract

Adapting to changes in the environment has been one of the main objectives of organizations in recent decades. Systems theory becomes the main focus to achieve this, as it provides the necessary models, methodologies, and meta-methodologies. The Viable Systems Model (VSM), also called the "science of effective organization," is a tool that aims to govern complex systems. This article aims to explore the different applications of VSM based on a literature review. The method is qualitative, with an exploratory scope. Fifty-two articles were retrieved, which were classified, about theoretical contributions, applications, and multimethodological approaches.

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Literature review, viable systems model, organizational cybernetics.

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Mario Aguilar Fernández1*, Julián Patiño Ortiz, Brenda García Jarquín, Paola Fortanell Estrada, Jesus A. Álvarez Cedillo , " The Viable Systems Model: A Literature Review ", International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology . Vol. 10, Issue 2, pp 34-36 , 2021

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