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Systems Thinking

Learning Outcome 1: Critically evaluate the paradigms of Systems Thinking conceptualization and its application to contemporary business issues

Assessment Task and Context

Systems thinking requires us to take a holistic view of the world we live in and the organisations we work with. This assessment has been prescribed to appraise students' ability to think holistically and generate discussion around recognising and understanding organisational operations using a Systems Thinking lens. The assessment will broaden students' knowledge of and appreciation for using a different approach to look for and solve problems faced by managers in contemporary organisations.

This assessment has been designed to:
- Appraise your ability to academically research and evaluate paradigms of Systems Thinking conceptualisation and apply to contemporary business issues.
- You are expected to utilise the literature provided in Modules 1 to 3.1 in your analysis and discussion, and are required to apply critical thinking, presenting multi-sided findings.
- Successful completion of this assessment will help you to further understand Systems Thinking in a practical context. It will also help you to maintain currency in the increasingly changing industry.
There are two (2) parts to MGT603 Assessment 1. For an acceptable result, you will need to complete both Part A and Part B of MGT603 Assessment 1.

Task Instructions:

1. Please review the MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A) list of case organisations (found in the Assessment 1 - Part A Proposal Individual & Part B Critique Individual page on MGT603 Blackboard).

2. From the MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A) list of case organisations, only choose ONE (1) case organisation for MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A).

3. Read and research widely on the selected case organisation and find out how "COVID-19 Pandemic" has created a significant issue/challenge/problem for your selected case organisation during 2022 and/or 2023 and how "Systems Thinking Approach" can assist in making optimal decisions.

4. You are then required to prepare and post in the Assessment 1 Discussion Forum ONE (1) original post identifying the intended or unintended consequences on various stakeholders of your chosen organisation and then propose 2 - 3 recommendations/procedures/policies using Systems Thinking approach to help overcome theproblem.

Task Instructions:

1. Each student is required to critique an original post (Part A) of two (2) peers.
2. Each Critique should be maximum of 250 words. Overall your Assessment 1 (Part B) should be maximum of 500 words.
3. Your Critique should include commentary on:
• Whether the original post is holistic. Please identify missing components, if any, and provide constructive feedback.
• Have all plausible consequences been identified?
• Have Systems Thinking tools been used and used properly? Please provide a critique of these tools and their use in solving the identified problem.
• Please make sure to highlight the authors of the chosen posts.
• Please ensure to submit Assessment 1 (Part B) in the related Discussion Forum Thread, by the end of Module 3.1.

Referencing
It is essential that students use appropriate APA style.