Open systems theory

open systems theory

Our text describes the open systems theory as a metaphor for the entire organization. The opposite of this approach is a closed system. This approach is very different from theories of organizations in the early period of the industrial revolution. View the film at the PBS American Experience website (see link below) titled ‘Henry Ford.’ This biography of Henry Ford also gives a great deal of information about his management approach and the environment in which Ford Motor Company existed. Use the information in this film to identify and explain how Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford himself approached management from a close system perspective. Then make recommendations for how Ford could adapt to the changes in its environment.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2329934360/

Develop a paper or more that includes: 1) relevant theories and/or concepts, 2) definitions and explanations, 3) applications to practical settings with clear examples, 4) critical review of strengths, weaknesses, and limitations, and 5) an essay structure following APA publication style with supporting citations and references from 3 credible, scholarly sources.

 

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The biography of Henry Ford provides a great deal of information about his management approach and the environment in which Ford Motor Company existed. Manufacturers at the time focused on using open systems approach in their production. In this system manufacturers wanted to develop cars that were expensive and meant for the upper class in the society. Henry Ford changed the world of production by focusing………………..

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