In fact, one of the most frustrating aspects of systems is that the purposes of subunits may add up to an overall behavior that no one wants. (Donella Meadows)

In fact, one of the most frustrating aspects of systems is that the purposes of subunits may add up to an overall behavior that no one wants.

Donella Meadows

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