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Problem of contagion in complex systems

Publication date: 16.11.2015

Jagiellonian Journal of Management, Volume 1, Issue 2 (2015), pp. 105 - 118

https://doi.org/10.4467/2450114XJJM.15.008.4262

Authors

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Marcin Grabowski
Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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Sławomir Wyciślak
Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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Titles

Problem of contagion in complex systems

Abstract

The escalation of the contagion effect results in many consequences in various spheres of life. The important problem, which looks for further discussion is the impact of centralization and self-learning on the ability to response to contagion effect escalation. The system approach methodology seems to be the most appropriate one to resolve such complex issues. For this reason, a procedure of identification of system amidst contagion was developed. Consequently, it was applied to interpret the multinationals response amidst contagion. The authors suggest that each branch can build its own model of prevention against contagion within the decentralized system. Additionally, it should be based on mechanism of self-similarity and redundancy.

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Information: Jagiellonian Journal of Management, Volume 1, Issue 2 (2015), pp. 105 - 118

Article type: Original article

Titles:

English:

Problem of contagion in complex systems

Polish:

Problem of contagion in complex systems

Authors

Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland

Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland

Published at: 16.11.2015

Article status: Open

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Marcin Grabowski (Author) - 50%
Sławomir Wyciślak (Author) - 50%

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