Organizations as Organisms: The Military Unit and the Symphony

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Organizations as Organisms: The Military Unit and the Symphony
Introduction
A cursory analysis of the military and the symphony as organizations in society may lead one to conclude that these organizations are about as different as any organizations could be – one causes destruction while the other creates, one is required by the constitution (common defense) while the other is not, one requires hardness of character while the other the deepest empathy. In fact, with deeper examination, each of the phrases or characteristics could be applied to both organizations depending on the context or perspective applied. When examining these organizations as organisms or as living systems, numerous commonalities and distinctions are evident in their...

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