Distinctions
Is
- Recurring outcomes are produced by the way the system is organized, not by individuals. 1
Is Not
Boundary
Systems
Relationships
| Relationship | Concept | Rationale |
|---|
| central to | Systems Thinking | Systems thinking explains recurring outcomes by examining the structures that generate behavior rather than attributing results to individual actors. |
| challenges | Blame Culture | Recognizing that system structures generate behavior shifts explanations away from blaming individuals and toward examining the system itself. |
Perspectives