Open system theory Flashcards
Who is the proponent of Open System theory?
Daniel Katz and Robert Kahn
In ____ inputs are transformed during the throughputs stage into outputs, which in turn are
brought back into the process as additional inputs - and thus the process continues
process
What are the three key elements of Open System?
inputs
throughputs/process
outputs
What is the core belief of open systems theory?
organization thrive only as long as there is a continuous flow of energy from the external environment into the system and a continuous export of products out of the system
Para mag thrive ang organization, need i-take ang feedback ni customer. Kailangan mag adjust sa environment outside
Kailangan maibigay yung request and needs ni customer, kasi kapag hindi naka keep up maaring mawala ang organization.
A characteristic of open system in which energy is brought in from the external environment for use by the system
e.g. raw materials
Importation of Energy: (input)
A characteristic of open system in which energy is transformed
Throughput (process)
A characteristic of open system in which a pattern of importation of energy and exportation of products and services continues— THE ITO CREATES A CYCLE OF EVENTS THAT MAINTAINS THE SYSTEM EXISTENCE AND FUNCTIONS
Systems as cycles.
A characteristic of open system in which a tendency of all systems to move eventually toward death is reversed
It reduces the disorder/decay within the system by importing more energy kaysa sa inisspend (pera) ng organization
Negative entropy
_____ is principle in many branches of science positing that all forms of organization move toward disorganization or death
Entropy
A characteristic of open system in which allow the system to correct or adjust its course
negative feedback loop provides information about where and how the organization is getting off-course
Information Input and Negative Feedback
A characteristic of open system in which surviving open systems are characterized by a balance in energy exchange
- kapag may negative entropy, it allows the system to maintain dynamic equilibrium (balance of ITO)
The Steady State
A characteristic of open system in which open systems move toward into more specialized functions
Develops more specialized functions and roles Ex. May packaging station and may quality assurance etc.
Differentiation
A characteristic of open system that brings the system together as a unified process. It is necessary for the system to
Continue and achieve common goals. It increases system’s complexity and adaptability
Integration and Coordination
A characteristic of open system that states that there are many ways within the system to get to the same conclusion or end point
reaching the same end state in different ways
inconsistent with the basic premise of Scientific Management which is “one best way” to do everything
Equifinality
