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DMFT-8715

Creating and Sustaining Optimal Organizational Systems

Lesson 5 Resources

Required Readings 

Understanding Inclusive Organizations Through Ecological Systems Theory 
Doughty, S. E. & Moore, J. R. (2021). Understanding inclusive organizations through ecological systems theory. International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management, 8(1), 7-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22259/2394-5931.0801002   
This explores Bronfenbrenner’s theory around the nature of inclusivity in organizations. 

Moving from Problems to Solutions: A Review of Gender Equality Interventions at Work Using an Ecological Systems Approach 
Lau, V. W., Scott, V. L., Warren, M. A., & Bligh, M. C. (2022). Moving from problems to solutions: A review of gender equality interventions at work using an ecological systems approach. Journal of Organizational Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.2654  
This article looks at Bronfenbrenner’s theory in terms of how it might be used to develop solutions around gender inequality in the workplace. 

Toward a Societal Perspective for Working with Gestalt: An Alternative Systems Theory 
Lohmeier, J. (2022). Toward a societal perspective for working with gestalt: An alternative systems theory. Gestalt Review, 26(2), 141–169. https://doi.org/10.5325/gestaltreview.26.2.0141 
This article explores systems in a broader context from society to family providing a foundation for systems that act in an optimal manner. 

Optional Readings 

Introducing Bowen Theory to Business Leaders 
Engels, J. J. (2011). Introducing Bowen theory to business leaders. In O. C. Beegman & C. M. White (Eds.), Bringing systems thinking to life: Expanding the horizons for Bowen family systems theory (pp 239-248). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. 
Although older, this resource helps to expand Bowen’s theory to the workplace.