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Title: Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal is awarded to Matjaž Mulej.
Authors: Perko, Igor1 (AUTHOR) igor.perko@um.si, Espejo, Raul2 (AUTHOR) r.espejo@syncho.org
Source: Kybernetes. 2020, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p1529-1531. 3p.
Subjects: Wiener, Norbert, 1894-1964, Cybernetics, Medals, Frankfurter sausages, Systems theory, Social responsibility, Social constructionism
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this memorandum is to share the awarding of one of the most prestigious recognitions in systems thinking and cybernetics: The World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics (WOSC) Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal was awarded in June 2019 to Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mulej for his long-life contributions. Design/methodology/approach: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal was awarded to Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mulej based on the combination of extensive literature analysis and the Delphi approach. Findings: Based on Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mule's exceptional accomplishments in the field of systems thinking and cybernetics, especially the Dialectical Systems Theory and the notion of requisite holism, combined with his visionary projects as, for instance, the development and application of social responsibility concepts, he was nominated and awarded this esteemed medal. Research limitations/implications: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal draws the focus to important work of exceptional individuals and at the same time drives researchers to follow his example in research and overall behaviour. Originality/value: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal has been awarded to 12 people during the past 50 years of WOSC's existence. Only researchers that have provided significant imprint in systems thinking and cybernetics with their research and organisational activities in society, organisations and communities can be nominated for this prize. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this memorandum is to share the awarding of one of the most prestigious recognitions in systems thinking and cybernetics: The World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics (WOSC) Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal was awarded in June 2019 to Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mulej for his long-life contributions. Design/methodology/approach: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal was awarded to Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mulej based on the combination of extensive literature analysis and the Delphi approach. Findings: Based on Professor Emeritus, PhD, PhD, Matjaž Mule's exceptional accomplishments in the field of systems thinking and cybernetics, especially the Dialectical Systems Theory and the notion of requisite holism, combined with his visionary projects as, for instance, the development and application of social responsibility concepts, he was nominated and awarded this esteemed medal. Research limitations/implications: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal draws the focus to important work of exceptional individuals and at the same time drives researchers to follow his example in research and overall behaviour. Originality/value: The Norbert Wiener Memorial Gold medal has been awarded to 12 people during the past 50 years of WOSC's existence. Only researchers that have provided significant imprint in systems thinking and cybernetics with their research and organisational activities in society, organisations and communities can be nominated for this prize. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:0368492X
DOI:10.1108/K-07-2019-0459