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DQ Module
The Discussions in this course are intended to give you some leeway in discussion. The topics are broad, and we are looking for you to take the discussion in directions that are useful and meaningful.
For this initial module of the MBA capstone course, we will discuss open systems theory.
Part 1:
1. What is open systems theory?
2. How can open systems theory be used to understand an organization?
Part 2:
Your first task is to choose one of "Fortune Magazine's Best 100 Companies To Work For" (2011) from the following website:
https://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2011/index.html
Be certain that you choose a company that is of great interest to you, as you'll continue to study this company over the four modules. Be sure that you spend some time reviewing your chosen company's website, familiarizing yourself with the company's Annual Reports, 10-K filings, and other relevant information.
Discuss how open systems theory might apply to your chosen organization.
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