ResiduenKonzept
The ResiduenKonzept, or residue concept, is a theoretical framework used to understand how a system's history or initial state influences its future behavior. It posits that certain essential characteristics or "residues" from the past persist and shape the present and future, even as other elements change or are discarded. This concept is applicable across various disciplines, including systems theory, psychology, and organizational studies.
In systems theory, the residue concept helps explain path dependency, where past decisions or events create
In organizational contexts, the residue concept highlights how established norms, culture, and existing structures can act