This is a library of Learning Objects that are used in this site. The list is organised using the structure described in the website i.e. Theories, Principles, Practices and Outcomes. A Learning Object is an item that will aid understanding and expand knowledge of the theories behind OE as well as the principles and practical applications of Organisational Ecology. The objects take many different physical forms (a book or reference to part of a book, a sound file, a link etc.). There are links throughout the site to these objects.

You can browse the list to look for items of interest.

Each item has an icon with the following meaning:
Web page on this site
Web page on another site (an external link)
PDF file (Acrobat file format)
Sound file
Picture
Book
Computer model

The index contains a short description with author and a rating  where the more T means theoretical and P means practical. The more letters the better rated in that area.

THEORIES

Chaos Theory

7		Chaos theory: a definition and explanation. Manus J. Donahue III. A useful summary of chaos theory from a scientific viewpoint
11		Chaos theory: described as Chaos theory for the mathematically impaired!. Judy Petree Quirky, detailed description of chaos theory with no maths.
12		Chaos theory: an explanation. Gregory Rae Useful summary - scientific. No maths
13		Chaos theory: The Chaos Hypertext book. Glenn Elert Detailed and mathematical
14		The Essence of Chaos; Edward Lorenz A book on Chaos Theory from the person who started it all	TT

Complexity theory

15		Boids simulation;

Complex Adaptive Systems CAS (see next section also)

17		Article on CAS: Peter Kelby

Complex Adaptive Systems applied to Organisations

8		Strategic Management & Organisational Organisations: Ralph Stacey An important book on CAS and organisations	TTT P
9		The Web of Life: Fritjof Capra Explores the use of new thinking including ecological systems to the way we think about life	TTT
10		Discussion of example relating to unpredictability: Peter Kelby
16		The Principles of Complexity: Eve Mitleton-Kelly Logical, clear relating of learning from complexity to organisations	TT
18		Plexus Institute: US organisations applying complexity to organisations particularly in health care Good source of ideas in this field and well presented	T PPP

PRINCIPLES

OUTCOMES

1		Agility: A description of what is meant by agility. Nigel Bell	P
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