As you continue to integrate AR/AI/PC into your work, how do you see the connections and interrelationships between systems thinking and the methods (AR/AI/PC) you’ll use in your consulting engagement.

What is systems theory?
How does systems theory apply to action research?
How does systems theory apply to Appreciative Inquiry?
How does systems theory apply to Process Consultation?
Describe and define socio-technical systems theory.
What is an open system? Provide an example
What is a closed system? Provide an example.

Reference Articles:

Barton, J., Stephens, J., & Haslett, T. (2009). Action research: Its foundations in open systems thinking and relationship to the scientific method. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 22(6), 475-488. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11213-009-9148-6 ABI Inform

Flood, R. L. (2010). The relationship of ‘systems thinking’ to action research. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 23(4), 269-284. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11213-010-9169-1 ABI Inform

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