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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rational systems are based on the
formality of the organization and the shared purpose or goals of the
participants. The rational system does not take into account the social
interests of the individuals of the organizations. In my school system you will
see rational systems occur within the bus drivers, kitchen staff, and
custodians. They all share a purpose and goal within their department. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Natural systems in contrast to
rational systems, do not share a common goal. <span> </span>The natural system view focuses on similarities
among social groups. <span> </span>For example, the
teachers in our school system are separated by departments. This allows teachers
to determine the content and material they will use to teach the concept. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Open-social systems are a dynamic
system with stability and flexibility, with both tight and loose structural
relationships. Classrooms, books, computers, instructional materials, teachers,
and students are all inputs in the schools open system. According to Hoy and
Miskel, ideally students are transformed by the school system into educated
graduates, who then contribute to society. After looking at the perceptual
lenses, I believe social systems are goal ordinated, structural, and political.
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<br clear="all"></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="georgia, serif"><b>Amanda Luttrell</b></font><div><font face="georgia, serif"><b>Zahn's Corner Middle School</b></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif"><b>Sixth Grade Language Arts</b></font></div></div></div>
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