Defend the Argument That a School Is an Open System

question 10

Essay

Defend the argument that a school is an open system and that decisions about how the organization is structured and led should be contingent upon conditions that affect the organization internally and externally. Place your response in the context of systems theory and use at least one example based on the subsystems described in the sociotechnical systems theory.

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Definitions:

Social Setting

The physical and social environment in which people live or in which something happens or develops.

Communal Interests

Shared interests or common goals that benefit a community or group as a whole.

Academic Standards

Benchmarks or criteria established by educational institutions to measure and ensure the quality and level of learning achievements.

Perceived Similarity

The extent to which individuals believe they share common attributes, beliefs, or backgrounds with others, often influencing attraction and social cohesion.