The holonic paradigm as a new metaphor for the coordination problem of virtual enterprises
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چکیده
Many scientific developments are based on the observation of natural phenomena. The studies of the Hungarian journalist Arthur Koestler proposed a neologism based on a new word, holon, to describe social systems and live beings. This paper will explain the holonic paradigm as a metaphor for the coordination problem of a virtual enterprise. The intentional stance will be used as a cognitive analysis tool, lending typically human intentions (believe, desire, intention) to the individuals of a system and explaining their holonic behavior. Thus, it will be possible to discover important issues to be questioned when a virtual enterprise environment is being designed.
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