MET-7002 - Applications of Systems Theory

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

There is little doubt that the 21st century will bring unheralded change to the business world. A system must exhibit certain principles of interrelationships, such as wholeness or hierarchic order, to ensure the collective behaviors result in an efficient final system product. System thinking integrates the individual, team, and various departments into activities associated with organizations, environment, and strategy. The result is a more accurate representation of the organization and its environment. Situational contingencies and context influence the individual’s level of actions within the organization and the organization’s context influences the individual’s actions. This course, designed for Doctoral students, examines the application of systems theory, which focuses on complexity and interdependence.