Systems theory is considered to be a major reorientation in scientific thinking during the last few decades. It purports to replace the analytical and atomistic modes of inquiry by holistic and integrative ones. It offers a sophisticated, facinating and impressive theoretical construct but is deficient in commensurate applicability to real situations. Management of organisations would remain an exasperating, frustrating, and challenging task; and experience, intuition, and judgement would continue to play an important role. Nonetheless, systems theory represents an attempt toward developing the science of management (Reproduced)
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