Dec 21, 2024  
2011-2012 Saint Joseph’s College Online 
    
2011-2012 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]

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MB 642 - Systems Thinking


Explores the theories, techniques and tools for coaching and facilitating learning and the continuous improvement of both individual and organizational performance. The overall purpose of this course is to introduce you to the core disciplines of organizational learning in the context of leadership.

Assignment Overview
Assignments: 10 Week Course 

Interactivity: Discussion Board

Final Assessment: Final Project

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

  • Choose systems-based response strategies within both long- and short-term frameworks. 
  • Assess the nature of thinking that informs behavior, producing desirable or undesirable outcomes. 
  • Evaluate the value of learning, especially in regard to producing transformational changes in behavior at individual and organizational levels. 
  • Analyze and describe the underlying influences and systemic structures that cause system behaviors to persist. 
  • Judge the validity of foresight in decision making and strategy formulation within interrelated systems with clarity and well-reasoned arguments.


Credits: 3



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