Systems theory has received considerable attention in social work and appears to be in use at all levels of planning and practice. There is some indication, however, that this acceptance has occurred ...

Stephen H. Linder, B. Guy Peters, From Social Theory to Policy Design, Journal of Public Policy, Vol. 4, No. 3 (Aug., 1984), pp. 237-259 ...

General Systems Theory & Organizational Structure. You may be tempted to organize your small business according to a traditional hierarchical structure.