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A Concept of Active Adaptation

It is suggested, based on a review of the literature, that the concept of "adaptation" should be extended so as to include adaptation by seizing opportunities (active adaptation). This is done formally, and a taxonomy of adaptive behavior is constructed. This taxonomy is related to Ackoff's typology of planning postures. The usefulness of the taxonomy is illustrated by a discussion of types of information-retrieval systems.

Wladimir M. Sachs | Marybeth L. Meditz

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