Effectively Allocating Resources to Organizational Change: Exploring the Impact of Change Drivers for First-Order and Second-Order Change

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 163-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen S. Whelan-Berry ◽  
Karen A. Somerville
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Second Order ◽  
First Order ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Second Order Change ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The challenge of transformation: Breaking the barriers

2003 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. P. Esterhuyse
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Second Order ◽  
First Order ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Second Order Change

One of the most commonly used concepts in post-apartheid South Africa is undoubtedly the concept ‘transformation’. In order to strip this concept of its ‘bewitchments’ (Nietzsche; Wittgenstein) a conceptual analysis is made of the meaning and usage of the term. In view of the distinction between first order change and second order change, the need for transformation (ethical and strategic), the resistance against transformation (systemic and individual) and the execution and management of transformation is discussed.

scholarly journals Fatalistic first-order computation, free will delusion and conscious experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Conscious Experience ◽  
Physical Object ◽  
Deterministic Algorithm ◽  
Second Order ◽  
The Real ◽  
First Order ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Second Order Change ◽  
Physical Laws

The first-order change is the change of the state of a physical object (or pattern) which is governed by the physical laws (or rules). The second-order change is the change of the state of a physical object (or pattern) which breaks the physical laws (or rules), so it is impossible in real world. In Conway’s Game of Life, within a pattern (pattern-A), a deterministic algorithm (algorithm-A) is used to solve a problem of the real world. (Actually, this problem will be automatically solved by the first-order change.) Inside algorithm-A, a model (model-AW) is created to represent the real world, and a second-order change can be applied to model-AW. If algorithm-A realized itself to be a deterministic algorithm inside a pattern, and realized that a second-order change is impossible to the real world, while a second-order change is possible to its model of the real world (model-AW), then algorithm-A can distinguish the real world and its model (model-AW) conceptually through this difference. The physical interactions among any number of elementary particles are governed by physical laws. If the time in our universe is discrete, our universe is a stochastic cellular automaton, and each generation is computed out based on the precedent generation and updating rules; let us call this computation the first-order computation. Conscious experience and the feeling of free will, are the results of the first-order computation; they have no impact to the first-order computation. Due to the completely subjective nature of the conscious experience, it’s impossible to reach any agreement on the nature of the conscious experience between any two individuals.

Five Insights for Change Managers in Second-Order Change. Organizations as Complex Systems

2016 ◽  
pp. 213-225
Author(s):  
Robert J. Blomme ◽  
Jan P.M. Morsch
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Complex Adaptive Systems ◽  
Adaptive Systems ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Complex Adaptive ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Emergent Change ◽  
Karl Weick ◽  
Second Order Change ◽  
Organizational Principles

When managers are confronted with the necessity to bring about second-order change in their organization, their change efforts are often not very successful. This chapter attempts to redefine organizational change using complexity theory and the work of Karl Weick and Ralph Stacey as a basis. Organizational change can be defined as emergent change in complex adaptive systems and is based on self-organizational principles. One important attractor that guides the process of emergence is equivocality. This article expounds the concept of ambiguity as a main attractor for emergent change and how managers can make use of this attractor to make change successful.

The Effects of Organizational Restructuring on Frames of Reference and Cooperation

1988 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean M. Bartunek ◽  
Frank J. Franzak
Keyword(s):  
Second Order ◽  
Frames Of Reference ◽  
Organizational Restructuring ◽  
First Order ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Restructuring Process ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Second Order Change ◽  
Types Of Change

Organizational researchers have distinguished between first order change (improvements within already acceptedframeworks) and second order change (discontinuous shifts in frameworks). These types of change, when assessed quantitatively, have been labeled "alpha" and "'gamma" change. The study reported in this paper investigated an organizational restructuring attempt to achieve a first order (alpha) increase in cooperation and a second order (gamma) change in organization members' understanding of factors associated with importance in the organization. The restructuring process studied was an internal merger in a religious order. Results of confirmatory factor analysis indicated that both types of change occurred.

scholarly journals Ontferming “beyond” vergeving als weg naar heling en heelheid: “Reframing” als narratief-pastorale bemachtiging

2004 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiny Van der Schaaf ◽  
Yolanda Dreyer
Keyword(s):  
Gospel Of Matthew ◽  
Paul Ricoeur ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Donald Capps ◽  
Direct Link ◽  
First Order ◽  
Paul Ricœur ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Pastoral Counselling ◽  
Second Order Change

Mercy beyond forgiveness as a way to healing and wholeness: Reframing as narrative pastoral empowermentThe theme of this article is pastoral counselling with women who have been sexually violated in an ecclesial context. The article focuses on the exegesis of those passages on guilt and forgiveness in the Gospel of Matthew frequently used by theologians and pastors in this regard. The article points to the implications for counselling. The aim is to empower women who have been violated and who struggle with the Christian imperative to forgive. Donald Capps’ notion of “reframing” with regard to “first order” and “second order” change is complemented by the narrative philosophy of Paul Ricoeur on prefiguartion, configuration and refiguartion. The article is concluded by indicating a possibility for the abused woman to be liberated from the lingering power of the abuser. There is no direct link between them any longer. To become whole is the acceptance of forgiveness and to empower others to heal.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE: THE NEED FOR SECOND-ORDER CHANGE

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
LEONARD A. JASON ◽  
BRADLEY D. OLSON ◽  
JOSEPH R. FERRARI ◽  
MARGARET I. DAVIS
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Change ◽  
Second Order Change

Optimal Capacitors Placement of Distribution Systems Using 2nd Order Power Loss Sensitivity Analysis and Hierarchical Clustering

2014 ◽  
Vol 986-987 ◽  
pp. 377-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Min Gao ◽  
Jian Min Zhang ◽  
Chen Xi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Clustering ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Digital Simulation ◽  
Second Order ◽  
First Order ◽  
The Impact

Heuristic methods by first order sensitivity analysis are often used to determine location of capacitors of distribution power system. The selected nodes by first order sensitivity analysis often have virtual high by first order sensitivities, which could not obtain the optimal results. This paper presents an effective method to optimally determine the location and capacities of capacitors of distribution systems, based on an innovative approach by the second order sensitivity analysis and hierarchical clustering. The approach determines the location by the second order sensitivity analysis. Comparing with the traditional method, the new method considers the nonlinear factor of power flow equation and the impact of the latter selected compensation nodes on the previously selected compensation location. This method is tested on a 28-bus distribution system. Digital simulation results show that the reactive power optimization plan with the proposed method is more economic while maintaining the same level of effectiveness.

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