Validity of the general systems theory for applications in management

Abstract

This research validates the systems theory applied to management by mapping current knowledge and identifying gaps in the literature. The methodology is based on developing a systematic literature review with the main object in the search equation "General systems theory", contrasting it with the application in the administrative area. With this information, a bibliometric and content analysis is performed, in addition to statistically validating the theoretical relevance were conducted to answer the research question: Is the General systems theory in force and applicable to management?, which proves its validity and allows concluding that the general systems theory is valid and applicable in the scientific and management fields.