OSBUS 310 Systems Thinking

3 Credits

This course introduces systems thinking as a means to analyze business policy and strategy for the promotion of organizational effectiveness. An examination of the psychological, social, and organizational processes and problems that are associated with thinking and decision-making in managerial and executive contexts are explored. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed upon exploring the complexities of organizational and systems thinking, the trade-off between rationality and intuition, and the critical role of various contextual influences. Case studies of successful strategy design and implementation using system dynamics are analyzed.

Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 (with a minimum grade of “C”)

Open to ACE students only.