Systems Thinking requires you to take a holistic view of the world we live in and the organizations we work with. This assessment has been prescribed to appraise students’ ability to think holistically and generate discussion around recognizing and understanding organizational operations using a Systems Thinking lens. The assessment will broaden your knowledge of and appreciation for using a different approach to look for and solve problems faced by managers in contemporary organizations.
This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise your ability to academically research and evaluate paradigms of Systems Thinking conceptualization and apply to contemporary businessissues.
• You are expected to utilize the literature provided in Modules 1 to 3.1 in your analysis and discussion and are required to apply critical thinking, presenting multi-sided findings.
• Successful completion of this assessment will help you to further understand Systems Thinking in a practical context. It will also help you to maintain currency in the increasingly changing industry.
Part A: Proposal Individual (500 words) Instructions:
• Identify a real local or global organization that is currently facing significant issues and critically analyze how a Systems Thinking approach can assist in making optimal decisions.