Adaptive management
Adaptive Management
Adaptive management (pronunciation: /əˈdæptɪv ˈmænɪdʒmənt/) is a systematic process for continually improving management policies and practices by learning from the outcomes of operational programs. It involves the application of scientific principles and methods to improve the effectiveness of management decisions.
Etymology
The term "adaptive management" was first used in the context of natural resource management, and it has its roots in the work of C.S. Holling, a Canadian ecologist. The concept is based on the recognition that many natural systems are complex and unpredictable, and that management actions often have unexpected results.
Related Terms
- Complex Systems: A complex system is a system composed of many components which may interact with each other. In many cases, it is useful to represent such a system as a network where the nodes represent the components and the links their interactions.
- Ecology: The scientific study of the relationships that living organisms have with each other and with their natural environment.
- Natural Resource Management: The management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations.
- Policy: A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
- Scientific Method: A method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adaptive management
- Wikipedia's article - Adaptive management
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