$6.$ The Systems Perspective on Management

Apply your understanding of systems theory to complete the following sentences.

The $,$ which arose in contrast to the classical, behavioral, and quantitative approaches, states that different approaches to management are appropriate in different circumstances.

Using the elements of the systems perspective, synergy can be thought of as a$($n$).$

As environmental forces change$$including consumer shopping patterns and the power of competitors$$companies like JCPenney and Best Buy seek to remain relevant. They seek to avoid $.$

Imagine you are the manager of a quick$-$service restaurant that sells sub sandwiches. Using the systems perspective, match each item in the table below with the appropriate system element.

Item

Input

Transformative Process

Output

Feedback

Sandwiches

Vegetable prep

Baking

Garbage