equifinal

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equifinal

(ˌɛkwɪˈfaɪnəl)

adj

having the same end or result

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Only by sampling across the whole parameter space of the model has it been possible to demonstrate the existence of these equifinal models.

THE GLOBAL AEROSOL SYNTHESIS AND SCIENCE PROJECT (GASSP): Measurements and Modeling to Reduce Uncertainty: Novel methodologies for quantifying model uncertainty are combined with an extensive new database of in situ aerosol microphysical and chemical measurements to reduce uncertainty in aerosol effects on climate

Our approach provides empirical evidence that VCs' decision processes can be more comprehensively understood when simultaneously considering multiple factors, and that ideal arrangements and trade-offs between deal characteristics exist that may lead to equifinal outcomes.

The effects of perceived control on venture capitalist investment decisions: a configurational perspective

In a fundamental sense, Spivak misreads Bhunaveswari's action, blinding in its symbolic fury, and in its forceful and equifinal choice unveiled in her letter or suicide note, as both an act of resistance and autonomy; a willingness to speak by signifying, as does Phephelaphi, through recourse to ritual suicide.

The nation and the subaltern in Yvonne Vera's Butterfly Burning

la solucion equifinal era que tanto la condicion A como la condicion (compuesta) BC representan condiciones suficientes.

?Que hay de nuevo en el metodo oomparado?: QCA y el analisis de los conjuntos difusos

The analyses indicate that two equifinal paths lead to positive change: a domestic one and one including external incentives as a necessary component.

Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in public policy analysis: an extensive review

Bertalanffy claimed that when an open system reaches a steady state, this state is equifinal or independent of the initial condition (von Bertalanffy, 1940a); but there is some weakness in his related model, whose premises already anticipate the results (Pouvreau and Drack, 2007, p.

Ludwig von Bertalanffy's early system approach

Thus, consistent with Gresov and Drazin (1997), we posit that when considered in tandem, functional demands and strategic latitude result in four different equifinal situations, each associated with a different form of equifinality (see Figure 1).

Equifinality and the strategic groups--performance relationship

La actividad interna al sistema marca asi desde el inicio una diferencia nitida con el medio ambiente, tal como lo refleja el metabolismo: pues no obstante la continua degradacion y regeneracion de las sustancias nutritivas proveedoras de energia, las celulas y el organismo como conjunto se mantienen en estado uniforme o equifinal.

El viviente desde la teoria de sistemas y desde la tetracausalidad

Further, it is also assumed that some patterns or configurations can be equally effective or equifinal (Delery & Doty, 1996; Meyer et al.

Organizational climate systems and psychological climate perceptions: a cross-level study of climate-satisfaction relationships

For Eisenhardt and Martin, dynamic capabilities are equifinal, and firms can therefore develop them from many starting points and along different paths.

SMEs and sustainable competitiveness in the worldwide market: how to overcome the learning challenge?

A second, related assumption is that organizational actions are mediated by equifinal processes.

Not So Black and White: Finding Diversity Where We Least Expect It

The alternative work and pay systems that are equifinal in producing the form of prosperity a particular society will find acceptable are not limitless.