The aim of this contribution is to discuss the evolution of marketing, arguing whether it is accomplishing a paradigm change. Starting from previous definitions of paradigm, we adopt the viable systems approach (<i><sc>v</sc>S<sc>a</sc></i>) as a general interpretation key useful for interpreting the evolution of...

This paper presents a first attempt at an integrated Service Science (SS) and Viable Systems Approach (VSA) analysis of the real-world phenomenon of changing jobs roles. Changing job roles is important to quality of life and yet understudied by systems scientists. Today, individuals changing...

Governance is the set of structural features needed to effectively manage a company oriented toward the creation of value. Starting by considering an organization as a viable system, whose ability to survive depends on actions by the governing board and the pressure and expectations expressed by...

Cultural value -- Towards a new conception of bene culturale -- From the management of cultural heritage to the governance of the cultural heritage system.- Intangible cultural heritage as defined in the 2003 UNESCO Convention -- The UNESCO World Heritage Convention and the enhancement of rural...