PATTERN MAINTENANCE
Charles François (2004). PATTERN MAINTENANCE, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2494.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2494 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
The relative or cyclical stability of interrelations between elements and/or subsystems in a system.
Pattern maintenance is a condition for homeostasis.
It corresponds to the conservation of functional efficiency in social as well as in living systems.
Rupture of established patterns implies always a very dangerous situation, even when it marks the transition toward other types of patterns.