Describe system characteristics that contribute to dynamic complexity, and explain the influence of dynamic complexity on managerial decision making.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS

Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to
• Discuss how a systems perspective can explain recurrent organizational problems,
• Recognize different types of systems and the role of systems thinking,
• Describe system characteristics that contribute to dynamic complexity, and
• Explain the influence of dynamic complexity on managerial decision making.