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Discussion Thread: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems
Rational, Natural, and Open Systems
Charles McCutchen
School of Business, Liberty University
BUS 735 – Understanding the Organization
Dr. Cline
November 4 , 2021
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Author Note
Charles McCutchen
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Charles McCutchen
Email: cmccutchen4@liberty.edu
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Discussion Thread: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems
Compare and Contrast
The three perspectives of a rational, natural and open system of organizations embody the
historical development of the science of organizations. Organizations makes the world go
around, and without systems and a clear understanding of how it all works together, we're only
damaging the future. All things must operate towards a common goal to ensure each aspect of the
whole is being addressed. Each organization can adapt to different situations considering their
crucial performance indicators, whether viewing their position from a large-scale or small-scale
(Vargas et al. 2018). Managing organizations help to foster a roadmap for companies to plan,
structure the daily habits, create a culture within the company, and even politics plays a role in
understanding how vital all these perspectives combine to ensure success (Kraaijenbrink, 2011).
Rational Systems
A rational system chronicles an organization with explicit practices, standards, and its
focal point is on their common framework. Organizations tend to be cumulative and balanced
based on the system, following a definitive direction to a complex but civil design (Litterer,
1963). This synergy in the organization helps to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie
