In our twentieth century world everything seems to be concentrated into some sort of system. Computer systems try to make the other systems work. Even tradition is now called the social system.
Many of us work for systems that seem to present obstacles to imaginative and concerned employees. Fresh ideas that might bring real progress to the system lie crumpled in organization wastebaskets. Some systems just seem to have become unresponsive to human needs in a changing world or have forgotten how to make room for exceptions. Other systems are occasionally misused for the personal financial gain of a few.
Many of us would like to see a particular system rejuvenated so that it uses all its potential and fulfills its purpose in society. But we often hear the complaint, What can anybody do with giant, tradition-laden systems?
