How can we have confidence that self organizing systems actually do what we expect them to? In this position paper we overview some mechanisms at the basis of controlling and predicting the behavior of autonomous and self-organizing systems despite components’ autonomy and non-deterministic behavior. In particular we focus the analysis on the SAPERE ecosystem as an exemplary model to frame the ...

Henk W.M. Gazendam and John L. Simons Faculty of Management and Organization Groningen University, The Netherlands Abstract This article analyzes how the equilibrium concept is used in four organization theories: the theories of Fayol, Mintzberg, Morgan, and Volberda. Equilibrium can be defined as balance, fit or requisite variety. Equilibrium is related to observables dependent on the definiti...

We consider a linear single-input single-output system on a Hilbert space X , with infinitesimal generator A, bounded control element b, and bounded observation element c. We address the problem of finding the largest feedback invariant subspace of X that is in the space c⊥ perpendicular to c. If b is not in c⊥, we show this subspace is c⊥. If b is in c⊥, a number of situations may occur, depen...

We present a novel approach to self-organisation of coordinated behaviour among multiple resource-sharing agents. We consider a hierarchical multi-agent system comprising multiple energy-dependent agents split into local neighbourhoods, each with a dedicated controller, and a centralised coordinator dealing only with the controllers. The coordinated behaviour is required in order to achieve a b...

green space that makes up part of the city landscape. the real issue is one of the first things that people will always be in contact with it. the concept of environmental aspects, social, cultural, economic and physical. therefore, in this study, management tools and strategic actions in the development of parks and green spaces of tabriz municipality of green space has been investigated. the ...