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BST611S - Systems Thinking - 2nd Opp - June 2022 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBMN
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: BST611S
COURSE NAME: SYSTEMS THINKING
SESSION:
JULY 2022
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION:
3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
SUPPLEMENTARY/ SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S} DR. CHRISVANZYL
MODERATOR: MR. MOSES SHUUYA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Pens
2. Examination answer book to be provided by the invigilators
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
Create a Systems Thinking Model that could be used to assess and advise a typical SME in the
Namibian market. The objectives of using the mentioned Systems Thinking Model are to create
a high-performing, growth-orientated and sustainable enterprise. This Systems Thinking Model
could consist out of any combination of the components or sub-components of the concepts
listed below. Please justify your inclusion for each of the selected components or sub-
components by motivating why you are including each of them relative to the above mentioned
described (highlighted) objectives.
• General Systems Theory dimensions
• Learning Disciplines
• The U-process
• Learning Organisation Characteristics
• Sustainability
• Quality Thinking
[SOmarks]
QUESTION 2
Distinguish between the 10 systems archetypes according to their names, descriptions and
management applications.
[30 marks]
QUESTION 3
Discuss Conti's (2006) views on "Relations and Value Exchanges".
[20 marks]
TOTAL MARKS: 100
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