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Improving Organizational Systems: Incorporating General Systems Theory and Design Principles
Abstract
A crucial factor for understanding system behavior is observing how the parts interact (Atwater & Pittman, 2006). However, the very act of analysis (defined as studying the parts in isolation) makes it impossible to understand a system and its underlying dynamics (Ackoff, 1981). This paper highlights the need to revamp our current approach to systems analysis and design and incorporate more systems thinking and system modeling into the development of organizational systems.
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