The open systems model has inputs, transformations (or throughputs) and outputs and has a feedback loop that connects the organizational outputs to renewed inputs. The model is quite effective and important when an organization needs to analyze and diagnose external variables that tend to affect the business (Emery and de Guerre, 2009)
NutriSystems has proven to be effective in learning and closing a number of feedback loop issues uncovered over the last several years, and seems poised for continued success. The key, however, will be continued closure of feedback loops that indicate consumer movement, educational needs, and to remain professional and seen as a long-term solution to dieting issues (Lowman, 2005)
, open systems may be most effective in determining whether the current model is working; whether different functions, operations, and integral parts within NutriSystems are aligned well to adapt to internal and external factors. This is critical because the organization operates in an environment that is highly competitive and is influenced by social, political and economic factors (Senge, 2006, pp
Its competitors are no longer saddled with those costs, but those competitors are also owned by the government. This lends Ford a unique status going forward, one that appears to have paid short-term dividends in terms of a faster recovery than its Detroit competitors (Seymour, 2009) but the company's road is far from certain
The other two major automakers in the United States have both gone through government-led Chapter 11 bankruptcies. General Motors in particular has emerged a new company, without its legacy costs (Isidore, 2009)
Indeed, Ford's Asia Pacific operations were not a source of strength, losing money in the first half of 2009. To address this issue, Ford is investing in a new manufacturing facility in China in order to increase production capabilities in the long run (Reeves, 2009)
While this figure is below the damaging pre-Chapter 11 labor costs at GM and Chrysler, it remains above the costs at newer producers such as Toyota. Ford expects its per hour cost to decrease over time, but until it does, the company remains at a competitive disadvantage (Whiteman, 2009)
56 billion Pre-tax profit (1997) billion 1.3 billion Pre-tax profit (1998) 579 million 13 million) This restatement effectively reduced operating margins by 43% (Byrnes, 2002)
As if impending financial disaster were not enough, in June of 2002, Xerox announced that it had to re-state over $6 billion in revenue over the past five years. Originally, the SEC had accused them of mis-accounting for only $3 billion dollars (Countryman, 2002)
Financial Status Declining sales and rising costs of production have made the financial scene a difficult one for Xerox. In October of 2000, the company reported its first loss in 16 years (Moore, 2001)
Originally, the SEC had accused them of mis-accounting for only $3 billion dollars (Countryman, 2002). The probe began in 2000 as a result of an investigation into the company's Mexican division (Taub, 2002, p
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