Human-Centered Organization Model: an Evolutionary Approach Based on Categorical-System Methodology

This article examines the development of theoretical approaches to the concept of the human-centered organization. The relevance of the study is determined by the crisis of the traditional instrumental paradigm of management and the necessity of forming a new conceptual foundation for organizational development. The humanistic transformation of organizations is becoming an objective necessity, which necessitates a revision of traditional management paradigms. The human-centered organization is considered both as a managerial innovation and a fundamental shift in the understanding of the nature of organizational systems, based on humanistic values that place the individual at the core of their activities. The aim of this research is to develop an evolutionary model of a human-centered organization based on a categorical-system methodology. The research employs the “Finite information flow” method as its primary tool, which allows for modelling the logic of an object's qualitative complexity and treats the object as a bearer of specific qualities that emerge and are superseded throughout its evolution. The main theoretical prerequisites for the transition to a humanistic perspective are summarized. A two-dimensional model is proposed, integrating two vectors of evolution: the attitude toward the person and the dominant management system. For each vector, described in terms of the “Finite information flow” method, the following elements are outlined: logical levels, informational criteria, and logical limits. Aт integrated matrix of organizational archetypes is introduced, enabling the identification of a system's current state and the design of trajectories for organizational transformation toward a humanistic perspective. A brief characterization of the organizational archetypes is provided, with unstable archetypes and key organizational development trajectories being identified. It is demonstrated that the developed two-dimensional model is consistent with contemporary theoretical approaches and serves as an integrative methodological framework. The findings open oportunities for further research, including the validation of the proposed archetypes, the investigation of mechanisms behind organizational transitions, and the development of tools for assessing an organization's level of humanistic maturity.