System Theory Flashcards
views an organization as existing in an interdependent relationship with its environment
System Theory
In this theory, the various discrete segments and functions in it do not behave as isolated elements. All parts affect all other parts
System Theory
In this theory, they believe that every action has repercussions throughout the organization, because all of its elements are linked
System Theory
_____ theory helps managers to understand the connection and interactions among various parts of the organizations and how they affect its performance and outcomes
System Theory
A part or component of the system theory in which it brings personalities, abilities, and attitudes with them to their organization, which influence what they hope to attain by participating in the system
individuals
A part or component of the system theory that provides interrelated pattern of jobs and the structure of the system
Formal organization
A part or component of the system theory in which
individuals do not work in isolation but become members of small groups as a way to facilitate their own adaptability within the system
Small groups
A part or component of the system theory in which
differences exist among jobs within an organization and define the behavior of individuals within the system
Status and role
A part or component of the system theory in which
external physical environment and the degree of technology that characterizes the organization. It affects the behavior of individuals and organization
Physical Setting
What are the 3 Linking system of System Theory
Communication
Balance
Decision Analysis
Goal of Organization in System Theory
Growth
Stability
Interaction
Elaborate this term in System Theory. “Complex interactions exist among all parts of the system.”
individuals interact to form small groups
members of the groups are differentiated by status and roles
physical environment affects the behavior of individuals and groups
all exist within the framework provided by the organization—-lahat ng members ng org ay nag-eexist sa iisang framework
Explain the meaning of Organizational Communication
necessary to have a means to provide coordination and linkage among parts making up the system
occurs through a series of networks that often bear little resemblance to formal lines of authority
decisions are often made in ways that deviate from formal lines of authority
_______ is the means by which the system can be responsive to its environment
communication
Explain why Systems theory views organizations as any other form of living organism
purpose of an organization is to reach stability, to grow, and to adapt
