PURPOSE-ORIENTED LIVING SYSTEMS-ANALYSIS

Living systems theory, created by J. G. Miller, classifies living syst ems in eight levels, each of which consists of twenty critical subsyst ems. Breakthrough thinking, originated by G. Nadler and S. Hibino, sta tes that seven principles accompany breakthrough thinking. These two g eneral conceptual systems can be used together and the synergetic effe ct of their combination will yield a better result in understanding th e nature of decisions and actions taken by living systems. It also enc ourages every living system not to be reductionistic or seek short-ter m solutions for the problems that they face. The combination of these two systems is termed purpose-oriented living systems analysis (POLSA) . An application of POLSA is described.