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MGT603 Systems Thinking - Torrens University Australia

Learning Outcome 1: Critically evaluate the paradigms of Systems Thinking conceptualization and its application to contemporary business issues
Learning Outcome 2: Create a visual depiction of a multi-dimensional complex situation that represents differing views

Learning Outcome 3: Analyse, select and apply systems modelling tools in integrating, optimising and enhancing business processes within contemporary organisations

Learning Outcome 4: Synthesise technological and non-technological solutions to business problems that promote integration and that optimise whole-of-enterprise operations

Proposal

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.

Task Instructions:
1. Please review the 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 in 2021 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 recommend/propose alternative policies/procedures using Systems Thinking approach to help overcome the problem.

Please select only ONE case organisation for your Assessment 1 (Part A).

1. David Jones
2. iiNet
3. Flight Centre
4. Harvey Norman
5. Officeworks

Attachment:- Systems Thinking.rar