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DPR2603 Assignment 1 (100% COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 24 March 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations.Question 1 In relation to some of the theoretical paradigms you have engaged with, discuss the Systems Perspective, using your own words and provide Weick’s views on it. The term organisation can be viewed in different ways based on its purpose and function. In your own words, define the term organisation. Question 2 [6 marks]. Discuss the different structures that an organisation can assume, as identified by Hickson and Macdonald (2001). [9 marks] Question 3 In your own words describe

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, DPR2603 Assignment 1 (100% COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 24 March 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
Question 1 In relation to some of the theoretical paradigms you
have engaged with, discuss the Systems Perspective, using your
own words and provide Weick’s views on it. The term
organisation can be viewed in different ways based on its
purpose and function. In your own words, define the term
organisation.




Question 1: The Systems Perspective and Weick’s Views on
It
The Systems Perspective
The Systems Perspective is a theoretical framework that views
an organization as a collection of interdependent parts working
together within a larger environment. Rather than functioning in
isolation, organizations interact with their surroundings,
adapting to external changes to maintain stability and
effectiveness. This perspective is rooted in General Systems
Theory (GST), which emphasizes the importance of
relationships, feedback loops, and the dynamic nature of
organizational processes.
Key characteristics of the Systems Perspective include:

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