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1."The implication of Systems Theory, is that things do not only simply happen, but rather they evolve from multiple pressures and can entail multiple outcomes" (Bowditch 2008). The systems theory, also known as the sociotechnical systems, is made up of four different parts. The first part is task/technological subsystem. This system is the basic work that is accomplished by the organization. This consists of work activities and tools that help make up work throughout the day.
Q. How are the four parts of the sociotechnical system multiple outcomes?
2. A good consultant would demonstrate the best method to achieving goals simply by leading by example which would be taught to leading managers in the organization.
Q. Elaborate on the statement: Do you agree or disagree and why.
3. Elaborate: Contingency theorists conducted their research based on a model that suggested certain leadership traits (or characteristics) and behaviors are effective in specific situations whereas those same traits and behaviors may not be effective in other situations. Early contingency-based studies examined the leader, employees, and organization to suggest that, based on the situation, one would apply one set of leadership traits more than others to address the existing variables (leader, employee, organization).
4. Elaborate: "The theory explained how management decisions should be different within every scenario. The reason being is because the environment has to be examined and internal factors have to be considered (Buono, 2008).
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The Implication of Systems Theory:
A socio technical system is an approach to organizational development which looks at complex organizational work design with an aim of recognizing the interaction existing between technology and people within the workplace. It can also be used to refer to the interaction between the human behavior and the complex infrastructures available in the society. The social technical system pertains to theory which regards the social aspects of the people and the society as well as the technical aspects of the structure of the organization and the involved processes.
The four parts of the socio-technical systems such as adaptability, whole tasks, meaningfulness of tasks, and responsible autonomy are considered as multiple outcomes since they have to display the existing connection between the hardware and software technologies, as well as people and processes. Several socio-technical requirements such as accountability, ownership and privacy are expected to change the existing interface, as well as software and hardware. A socio-technical system is not just a separation of a social and a technical system side by side; rather, it is a whole multiple unit since a combination of the two systems is required for full functionality to be achieved. A combination of the group, organization, community, and society all play part in ensuring the affectivity of the STS system hence a better performance (Bostrom, Gupta & Thomas, 2009).
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