A Configuration Approach to Mindset Agency Theory

A Formative Trait Psychology with Affect, Cognition and Behaviour

Maurice Yolles author Gerhard Fink author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:29th Jul '21

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This insightful book explores socio-political and organizational change, offering advanced techniques for analyzing complex situations. A Configuration Approach to Mindset Agency Theory introduces a new paradigm for understanding agency.

In A Configuration Approach to Mindset Agency Theory, the author delves into the intricate world of socio-political and organizational change within multidisciplinary contexts. This comprehensive exploration is particularly valuable for researchers and postgraduate students engaged in fields such as management, sociology, politics, finance, anthropology, social psychology, and psychology. By presenting advanced techniques of contextual analysis, the book equips readers with the tools necessary to navigate and understand complex situations in various settings.

The narrative unfolds to reveal how psychological, sociopolitical, and organizational transformations can be effectively examined through a new lens. The author introduces a cybernetic agency paradigm grounded in living systems theory, which serves as a framework for modeling, diagnosing, and analyzing real-world complexities. This innovative approach not only anticipates behavioral patterns but also offers insights into resolving multifaceted challenges.

Furthermore, A Configuration Approach to Mindset Agency Theory emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural understanding in addressing socio-political dilemmas. By integrating diverse perspectives, the book provides a holistic view that enhances the ability to manage intricate situations. The synthesis of theory and practical application makes this work an essential resource for both academics and practitioners seeking to make sense of the dynamic interplay between mindset and agency in today’s complex environment.

'What a bold intellectual venture! The proposed configuration approach provides a powerful framework and an innovative methodology for the analysis of personality, organization, and culture. It also delivers an operationalization of Magoroh Maruyama's Mindscape Theory.' Markus Schwaninger, Professor Emeritus, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
'In the 1980s, I left Psychology, disillusioned by both its adherence to restrictive disciplinary boundaries and its narrow methodological focus. I entered the transdisciplinary field of Systems Science, where I encountered a wealth of systemic and cybernetic ideas. But I never got around to applying these back to my original 'home' discipline. So, when I saw that Maurice Yolles and Gerhard Fink had set out to bring systemic insights to Psychology, I couldn't do anything but smile! Now I have this book in my hands, I am looking forward to a rewarding encounter between my past in Psychology, my present in Systems Science, and the potential for emerging future ideas!' Gerald Midgley, Co-Director of the Centre for Systems Studies, University of Hull, UK, and past President of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
'Yolles and Fink pull off one of the 'great tricks' of personality psychology. They center their analysis on complex systems of psychological mechanisms, yet produce a relatively straightforward, structured scheme for conceptualizing differences among individuals.' Daniel Cervone, Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

ISBN: 9781108833325

Dimensions: 235mm x 158mm x 41mm

Weight: 1176g

350 pages