To date, several authors have contributed to the discussion and description of pathologies in the context of the VSM. While Beer laid the foundational concepts in his works, subsequent authors have expanded, interpreted, and applied these ideas in various contexts. Some notable authors in this area include:

Raul Espejo and Roger Harnden: In their book "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," they comprehensively explore the VSM, including discussions on organizational pathologies and their diagnosis.

Allenna Leonard: As a close collaborator with Stafford Beer and an expert in the VSM, Leonard has written extensively on the application of the VSM in organizations and its implications for identifying and addressing systemic issues.

Patrick Hoverstadt: In his book "The Fractal Organization: Creating Sustainable Organizations with the Viable System Model," Hoverstadt applies the VSM to modern organizations and delves into various dysfunctions and pathologies that can be diagnosed using the model.

Angela Espinosa and Jon Walker: In their book "A Complexity Approach to Sustainability: Theory and Application," they use the VSM to address sustainability issues in organizations, including identifying systemic pathologies that hinder sustainable practices. They probably provide the most complete set of VSM-related pathologies.

Maurice Yolles: Yolles has written on the VSM and its application in organizational culture and change, addressing how cultural factors can contribute to systemic pathologies.