System Thinking Approach and Organisation

Singapore University of Social Sciences

System Thinking Approach and Organisation (WBL301)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Others

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: Centre for Continuing & Professional Education

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Synopsis

System thinking is a critical skill that can be employed in abstracting and solving complex problems faced by organisations. System thinking provides a structured approach to problem-solving in a dynamic environment where change is a constant. This course will teach students the principles behind system thinking, as well as to equip them with analytical methods and tools to solve complex organisational challenges.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Principles of system thinking
Sense making of the environment
Abstraction of complexity
Analysing underlying issues of the complex problems
Creating focus statement for problem
System dynamics
Events redesigning
Root cause analysis
Feedback cycles in a system
Process optimisation and documentation
Human system
Limitation of system thinking

Learning Outcome

Describe the principles of system thinking behind problem-solving
Appraise the importance of system thinking to abstract complex problems
Explain the processes involved in the system thinking approach
Categorise the respective underlying issues of sub-systems of a system
Apply system thinking approach to address complexities in environment
Formulate a plan to solve complex problems faced by organisations