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MERRELYN EMERY AND DONALD DE GUERRE

Evolutions of Open Systems Theory

We must build a new world, a far better world—one in which the eternal dignity of man is respected.

—Harry S. Truman

Adapting to the Global Economy

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When the city of Brandon in Manitoba, Canada, faced a challenging set of competing demands, it turned to the most recent advances in Open Systems Theory (OST). Brandon needed to:

• Maintain its rural values and quality of life while renewing its economy

• Engage its citizens toward participative democracy

Brandon used OST because, while most sectors had expertly developed strategic plans, they were uncoordinated, wasteful, and ...

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