Which of the following is a critique of systems theory?

A) Systems theory does not provide us a clear way to study organizations empirically.
B) Systems theory does not look at our organizational experiences holistically.
C) Systems theory complicates communication and organizing too much.
D) Systems theory places too much emphasis on power and its influence in organizing.

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary study of systems in general, with the goal of elucidating principles that can be applied to all types of systems at all nested levels.

Empirically

Referring to knowledge or conclusions derived from observation, experimentation, or measurement rather than theory or pure logic.

Organizing

The act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way for efficiency and order.