Dysfunctionaldue
Dysfunctionaldue is a neologism used in discussions of systems theory and management to describe a situation in which dysfunction within subsystems leads to outcomes that reinforce the initial dysfunction, creating a self-sustaining cycle. The term highlights internal causality rather than external shocks as the primary driver of failure.
Origin and usage of the term vary, but dysfunctionaldue is typically interpreted as a blend of dysfunctional
Mechanisms associated with dysfunctionaldue include misaligned incentives, poor or delayed feedback, information silos, cascading failures, and
Contexts in which dysfunctionaldue may be discussed include organizations, software development pipelines, public policy, and family
Critics caution that dysfunctionaldue can be vague or overly broad if not operationalized. To use the term
See also: systemic dysfunction, feedback loop, path dependence, organizational theory.