Non-technological solutions to business problems

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MGT603 Systems Thinking - Torrens University Australia

Assessment - Rich Picture, CATWOE and Root Definition Report

Learning Outcome 1: Create a visual depiction of a multi-dimensional complex situation that represents differing views

Learning Outcome 2: Critically evaluate the paradigms of Systems Thinking conceptualisation and its application to contemporary business issues

Learning Outcome 3: Create a visual depiction of a multi-dimensional complex situation that represents differing views

Learning Outcome 4: Analyse, select and apply systems modelling tools in integrating, optimising and enhancing business processes within contemporary organisations

Learning Outcome 5: Synthesise technological and non-technological solutions to business problems that promote integration and that optimise whole-of-enterprise operations

Assessment Task: 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 internal and external 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, help us to understand others' perspectives without getting involved in conflicting arguments of convincing one another about their own worldview.

Instruction: To successfully complete MGT603 Assessment 2, students will require to write a comprehensive report that helps resolve the problem that they have introduced in MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A) for their selected case organisation.

Using the resulting discussion from MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A), students are required to analyse and synthesise consequences of the selected case organisation's issue/problem/challenge on various internal and external stakeholders involved while achieving the goals and objectives through policy implementation.

There are two (2) important discussions to MGT603 Assessment 2.

1. Rich Picture: Students are required to create/draw a Rich Picture of the identified problem/challenge/issue in MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A). The Rich Picture can be hand drawn and should provide a concise 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, "what", "how" and "why". A CATOWE analysis can help in the development of a thorough Root Definition Report. CATWOE is a mnemonic that identifies all stakeholders in the system being analysed.

To successfully complete MGT603 Assessment 2 report, it must include:
- Rich Picture
- Root Definition Report Using CATWOE
- And based on these tools (Rich Picture and Root Definition Report Using CATWOE), students will recommend two (2) optimal solutions to overcome the problem/issue/challenge identified in MGT603 Assessment 1 (Part A).

Referencing
It is essential that students use appropriate APA style

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