Systems thinking enables an understanding of the complexity of organizations, the seeming coexistence of chaos and order in organizations, and the need to establish sustainability within organizations. Since, considering viable applications of both systems theory and chaordic theory is necessary for organizational leaders, you will explore both general systems theory (GST) and chaordic systems theory in this assignment.
General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. The Manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
Chaordic Systems Theory
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the Lopes Write Technical Support articles for assistance.
Directions:Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) explaining the concepts of general systems theory and chaordic systems theory as applied in organizations today. Include the following in your paper:An explanation of the components of general systems theory.A research-based discussion of how these components relate to organizations.An explanation of the development of chaordic systems theory.
A research-based discussion of how leaders might apply chaordic systems theory to achieve sustainability within an organization.
