Misalignment Operator

Definition

The operator that isolates the fragility-driven component of institutional behaviour. E(K) captures everything in capital behaviour that deviates from mission alignment—deferred maintenance, renewal delays, underfunded replacements, phase drift.

Formula

Example

A hospital with E(K) near zero has capital perfectly matched to equipment cycles. Large E(K) indicates budget cycles overriding clinical renewal—capital arriving annually when equipment needs 5-year replacement windows.

Source

OAIA Section 3.2