Configuration Theory

Configuration Theory is a framework used to understand how different elements in a system interact and influence each other. It suggests that the way components are arranged or combined—like parts of a machine or aspects of a strategy—shapes the overall outcome or behavior of the system. In various fields, such as psychology, sociology, and organizational studies, Configuration Theory helps analyze complex situations by emphasizing the importance of relationships and patterns, rather than looking at components in isolation. This approach can reveal how surprising results often emerge from specific configurations of elements.