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-A subset of [[Organizational_Theory|organizational theory]] is considered to be systems theory, which includes a series of variations such as von Bertalanffy (1956)’s General Systems Theory, Mulej’s Dialectical Systems Theory, Flood and Jackson (1995)’s Critical [[Systems Thinking]], or Beer's (1984, 1985) Viable Systems Theory. Systems theory opposes reductionism and promotes holism. Rather than reducing an entity (e.g. the human body) to the properties of its parts or elements (e.g. organs or cells), systems theory focuses on the arrangement of and relations between the parts which connect them into a whole. It emphasises interdependences, interconnectedness and openness as opposed to independence, isolation and closeness. This enables the discovery of emergence, as new attributes of interacting entities that are generated by their analysis as a whole that would not become evident if the parts would be analysed independently. Systems theory acknowledges complexity as an attribute of reality and focuses on synergy and the combination analysis and synthesis. Systems theory considers organisations as systems with relative boundaries which make exchanges with the environment and must adapt to environmental changes in order to survive. They are [[Open Systems|open systems]] which interact directly with the environment through inputs and outputs.<ref>Definition - What is the Systems Theory? [http://www.integratingperformance.com/pages/strategic-level/theory-informing-practice/ Integrating Performance]</ref>
+== Definition ==
-===See Also===
+== Key Concepts in Systems Theory ==
-[[Organizational_Performance|Organizational Performance]]<br />
+*'''System:''' A system is a collection of interconnected components or elements that work together to achieve a common goal or function. Systems can be natural, such as ecosystems or biological organisms, or artificial, such as computer networks or organizations.
-[[Organizational_Theory|Organizational Theory]]<br />
+*'''Subsystems:''' Systems can be composed of smaller systems, called subsystems, which have their own unique functions and contribute to the overall function of the larger system.
-[[Goal_Setting_Theory|Goal Setting Theory]]<br />
+*'''Boundaries:''' Systems have boundaries that define the limits of their components and interactions. Boundaries can be physical, such as the walls of a building, or conceptual, such as the rules and norms that govern a social group.
-[[Contingency_Theory|Contingency Theory]]
+*'''Open and Closed Systems:''' Systems can be categorized as open or closed, depending on their interactions with their environment. Open systems exchange energy, matter, or information with their environment, while closed systems are isolated from external influences.
-===References===
+===See Also===
-<references/>
+[[Organizational Performance]]<br />

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−	A subset of [[Organizational_Theory\|organizational theory]] is considered to be systems theory, which includes a series of variations such as von Bertalanffy (1956)’s General Systems Theory, Mulej’s Dialectical Systems Theory, Flood and Jackson (1995)’s Critical Systems Thinking, or Beer's (1984, 1985) Viable Systems Theory. Systems theory opposes reductionism and promotes holism. Rather than reducing an entity (e.g. the human body) to the properties of its parts or elements (e.g. organs or cells), systems theory focuses on the arrangement of and relations between the parts which connect them into a whole. It emphasises interdependences, interconnectedness and openness as opposed to independence, isolation and closeness. This enables the discovery of emergence, as new attributes of interacting entities that are generated by their analysis as a whole that would not become evident if the parts would be analysed independently. Systems theory acknowledges complexity as an attribute of reality and focuses on synergy and the combination analysis and synthesis. Systems theory considers organisations as systems with relative boundaries which make exchanges with the environment and must adapt to environmental changes in order to survive. They are open systems which interact directly with the environment through inputs and outputs.<ref>Definition - What is the Systems Theory? [http://www.integratingperformance.com/pages/strategic-level/theory-informing-practice/ Integrating Performance]</ref>	+	A subset of [[Organizational_Theory\|organizational theory]] is considered to be systems theory, which includes a series of variations such as von Bertalanffy (1956)’s General Systems Theory, Mulej’s Dialectical Systems Theory, Flood and Jackson (1995)’s Critical [[Systems Thinking]], or Beer's (1984, 1985) Viable Systems Theory. Systems theory opposes reductionism and promotes holism. Rather than reducing an entity (e.g. the human body) to the properties of its parts or elements (e.g. organs or cells), systems theory focuses on the arrangement of and relations between the parts which connect them into a whole. It emphasises interdependences, interconnectedness and openness as opposed to independence, isolation and closeness. This enables the discovery of emergence, as new attributes of interacting entities that are generated by their analysis as a whole that would not become evident if the parts would be analysed independently. Systems theory acknowledges complexity as an attribute of reality and focuses on synergy and the combination analysis and synthesis. Systems theory considers organisations as systems with relative boundaries which make exchanges with the environment and must adapt to environmental changes in order to survive. They are [[Open Systems\|open systems]] which interact directly with the environment through inputs and outputs.<ref>Definition - What is the Systems Theory? [http://www.integratingperformance.com/pages/strategic-level/theory-informing-practice/ Integrating Performance]</ref>

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−	'~~''Content Coming Soon'''~~	+	A subset of [[Organizational_Theory\|organizational theory]] is considered to be systems theory, which includes a series of variations such as von Bertalanffy (1956)’s General Systems Theory, Mulej’s Dialectical Systems Theory, Flood and Jackson (1995)’s Critical Systems Thinking, or Beer's (1984, 1985) Viable Systems Theory. Systems theory opposes reductionism and promotes holism. Rather than reducing an entity (e.g. the human body) to the properties of its parts or elements (e.g. organs or cells), systems theory focuses on the arrangement of and relations between the parts which connect them into a whole. It emphasises interdependences, interconnectedness and openness as opposed to independence, isolation and closeness. This enables the discovery of emergence, as new attributes of interacting entities that are generated by their analysis as a whole that would not become evident if the parts would be analysed independently. Systems theory acknowledges complexity as an attribute of reality and focuses on synergy and the combination analysis and synthesis. Systems theory considers organisations as systems with relative boundaries which make exchanges with the environment and must adapt to environmental changes in order to survive. They are open systems which interact directly with the environment through inputs and outputs.<ref>Definition - What is the Systems Theory? [http://www.integratingperformance.com/pages/strategic-level/theory-informing-practice/ Integrating Performance]</ref>
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		+	===See Also===
		+	[[Organizational_Performance\|Organizational Performance]]<br />
		+	[[Organizational_Theory\|Organizational Theory]]<br />
		+	[[Goal_Setting_Theory\|Goal Setting Theory]]<br />
		+	[[Contingency_Theory\|Contingency Theory]]
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		+	===References===
		+	<references/>