The slides consist the concept of system approach of management in wider perspective.

1. The System Approach
Created By: Khomraj Singh Uranw
Presented By: Lakshman Basnet
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2. Introduction
 Group of interrelated & independent parts working
towards a common goal.
 Composed of parts that are interacting and
interrelated.
 View the organization as unified and powerful system
composed of interrelated parts.
 Goal oriented.
 Give the manager a way of looking organization as a
whole.
 Activity of any part affect activity of other parts.
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3. Basic elements
 Input
 Process
 Output
 Feedback
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4. System View Of Organization
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5. Key Features
I. Goal-Directed
II. Sub-System
III. Flow
IV. Open or Closed System
V. Boundary
VI. Feedback
VII. Synergy
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6. Contribution
Integrative total view of system.
Useful for study of complex
organization.
Recognize environmental influence.
Provides better understanding of
environment.
Feedback facilitate change in system.
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7. Limitation
 Does not offer specific tools and techniques for
practicing manager.
 In smaller organization it is not relevant [ apply ].
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