Systems Thinking Paradigm Table and Summary

Create a table outlining the three systems thinking paradigms in the Scott & Davis (2007) text "Organizations and Organizing Rational, Natural, and Open System Perspectives".

Categorize the organizational theories in the Greenwald (2008) "Organization: Management without control" and Tosi (2009)"Theories of organization" texts to how they best fit within each paradigm.

Include the following in your table:

-Key characteristics of each paradigm

-Advantages of each paradigm

-Disadvantages of each paradigm

-Industries where each paradigm applied

-Examples for each paradigm, including a company name and function within each company.

Write a 350-word summary that justifies your analysis of the paradigms assigned to each company. Format the table and summary consistent with APA guidelines.

Note. Use concise verbiage in your table.