Complexity theory and emergent change

Balanced critical review:

In the case of Sarah’s project, she put overemphasis on the benefits and limitations of complexity theory
in her both attempts respectively-

 In her first attempt she presented complexity theory as effective organizational change strategy
that can be used to prescribed practice
 Additionally she did not provide significant empirical evidences to her review that arise the
question in the mind of reader that on what ground prescribed practice of complexity theory
can be assumed. She did not consider opposite arguments as limitations and contingencies to
the implementation of complexity theory.
 On the other hand in her second attempt again she overemphasis to the weaknesses of
complexity theory while assuming that complexity theory can not be use to prescribed practice
due to its limitation.

Her both attempts show one side of picture more prominently rather than describing both possibilities
and limitations of complexity theory to prescribed practice.

What Sarah needs to do?

In producing balanced critical literature review Sarah needs to adopt critical perspective to her readings.

 She can use to highlight the important statements and arguments in this respect. She should
look precisely that this readings can help him or not and dialogue about the statement of author
with herself to explore the issues.
 Sarah should include the circumstances in which complexity theory is applicable and the factors
that restrict it to be used as prescribed practice.