Question 3
Reflect on your own academic, personal, or professional experience and answer Questions 4a and 4b. This question is divided into two sub-questions. Please answer all parts. [Systems Thinking] In complex environments, individuals often get caught in reactive cycles where short-term problem-solving takes precedence over long-term effectiveness. Systems thinking encourages the application of underlying principles, while habits influence how consistently individuals respond to such situations. 4 a. Identify and describe one systems thinking principle relevant to such a situation. Explain how this principle helps in understanding it more effectively. (Answer in 50 words, 2 marks) 4 b. Describe one systems thinking habit which makes you not react immediately but helps you to pause, reflect and then take action. Reflect on how applying this habit, along with its associated questions, could change your approach in a similar situation. (Answer in 100 words, 3 marks) NOTE: Your total word count should not exceed 150 words. Total marks are 5. Max Word Count : 150 Min Word Count : 0 Highlight min word : Yes Single Line Response : No Number of Rows : 10 Number Of Columns : 70