Organizational effectiveness is always a key topic of conversation within the organizational boardroom. Companies are finally realizing that the answer to running an effective business is no longer as simple as cutting costs and increasing workload. Organizational behaviour practitioners believe that in order for an organization to truly be effective, they must address and embrace four key perspectives/ practices (not just one or two, but all four) which include the Open System Perspective, the Learning Perspective, High Performance Work Practices (HPWP), and Stakeholder Relationships.

Open System: Consider the work practices at your current (or previous), workplace. Explain whether or not you feel they do, or do not, effectively apply an open systems perspective. DO NOT address all four perspectives. Only address the open systems perspective. This is your opportunity to analyze/ critique your organization. Justify your response and be sure to provide specific examples which support your claim.

Note: If you do not have any work experience, you will need to choose an organization which interests you and conduct some research (e.g. internet) and be sure to support your response with relevant examples and several references using proper APA referencing.