Explores the five general patterns of entropy in organizations and shows how they can be conceptually mapped onto a single model. Elaborates on the model to indicate the broad utility of this concept for persons responsible for organizational control. (Author)

Presents a method for holistic organizational analysis that provides developers with a rationale to obtain data and decision bases for successful internal and extraorganizational intervention and change. The analysis, based on the Organizational Elements Model, relates organizational resources, efforts, results, and organizational impact. Presents…