CONGLOMERATE
Charles François (2004). CONGLOMERATE, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 607.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 607 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
A non-ordered collection of elements .
The elements can be of the same kind or different ones, and do not exhibit a common autonomous behavior or synergy .
In some cases the conglomerate may however show a tendency toward organization , possibly under changing environmental conditions.
See also
Cluster, Congeries, School, Shoal, Stigmergy, Swarm, Zero-system