Abstract:

One of the most notable properties of the modern scientific output – particularly in the realm of social sciences – is the cumulative character of knowledge. This poses a serious challenge for science, which must deal with an apparent ‘oversupply’ of knowledge, taking the form of theories. The multitude of scientific representations presents science with the problem of their effectiveness, related to their cognitive function, and above all the ability to predict. The aim of the article is to present how contextuality influenced the development of organizational effectiveness theories and how this knowlege developed cumulatively.