Evolution of Management

Thoughts
 System Approach

Introduction
 several management theories have evolved over a
period of Time.
 systems theory is one of the important theories in
management.
 the presentation offers an understanding of the
systems theory as it relates to management.
What is the system

A system is a set of different independent

parts working together in an interrelated
manner to accomplish a set of objectives.
Systems Theory

systems theory of organizations is

consists of five components: inputs, a
transformation process, outputs,
feedback, and the environment.
Key concept

Sub system Synergy Open system Closed system

System Feedback
Flows
boundary
 environment

Organization
system
Inputs outputs
Transformation
• raw material resources process
• employee satisfaction
• information resources • Management
• products services
• human resources • Production
• profits or losses
• financial resources • Technology

Feedback
The boundary of a system classifies it into 2 parts-
closed system and open system.

Open System Closed System

A system that A system that does
interacts with the not interacts with
external the external
environment
environment
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