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MGT603: Systems Thinking
Assessment - Rich Picture, CATWOE and Root Definition Report
Learning Outcomes - b) Create a visual depiction of a multi-dimensional complex situation that represents differing views
Context:
We live  in a dynamic world, which consists of various complex adaptive systems  and requires today's managers to take a holistic view of the business.  In order to gain a holistic understanding, managers need to understand  all the key stakeholders and the intended and unintended consequences of  their decisions. To achieve this objective, managers need to learn and  apply systems thinking tools and techniques. One such tool is "Rich  Picture". Rich picture helps us express our own understanding of the  world, the stakeholders to be considered and the impact that they may  have our actions. Tools such as Rich picture, CATWOE and Root Definition  reports helps us to understand others' perspectives without getting  involved in conflicting arguments of convincing one another about their  own worldview.
Instructions:
This assessment is to be completed individually and is linked to Assessment 1.
To  successfully complete Assessment two (2) students will write a  comprehensive report that helps resolve the problem they introduced in  Assessment 1. Using the resulting discussion as a platform students are  required to analyse and synthesise consequences on various stakeholders  involved while achieving the goals and objectives through policy  implementation. There are two (2) sections to Assessment 2
1) Rich  Picture - Students are to create a Rich Picture of the problem they  identified in Assessment 1. This can be hand drawn and should provide an  consise overview of the complex system under review.
2) Root  Definition report using CATWOE - A Root Definition report is a  structured analysis and description of the system being investigated. A  Root Definition report explains the what, how and why. A CATWOE analysis  can help in the development of a thorough Root Definition Report.  CATWOE is a mnemonic that identifys all stakeholders in the system being  analysed. CATWOE stands for
C- Customers/clients
A - Actors
T - Transformation Process
W- Weltanschauung / Worldview
O - Owners
E- Environment
To successfully complete Assessment 2 both sections must be completed. Your final report must include
• Rich Picture
• Root Definition Report using CATWOE.
•  And, based on these two tools, students will recommend a minimum of two  (2) optimal solutions to overcome the problem/policy challenge  identified in Assessment 1.
Attachment:- Systems Thinking.rar