An Aircraft Manufacturing Company Developed a Computer Simulation Representing the Very

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Essay

An aircraft manufacturing company developed a computer simulation representing the very complex processes and subgroups that create an airplane. Teams of production employees would participate in a game where trainers gave them the challenge of reducing costs or minimizing space using the simulation. As the trainers predicted, the team's actions would almost always result in unexpected consequences. Explain how this simulation relates to the open systems perspective of organizational behaviour.

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Definitions:

Development of Cities

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more and more people begin living and working in central areas.

Demography

The statistical study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics.

Study

The act of applying one's mind to acquiring knowledge on a particular subject through reading, research, or practice.

Urban Development

The process of improving and expanding facilities, housing, and infrastructure in urban areas to enhance the quality of life for its inhabitants.