Quiz on Systems Thinking by Peter Senge

What is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision?

• Team Learning

• Mental Models

• Personal Mastery

• Shared Vision

Which of the following is NOT one of Peter Senge's five disciplines?

• Team Learning

• Personal Mastery

• Systems Thinking

• Creative Tension

What does 'Creative Tension' refer to?

• The tension in a physical system

• The conflict between team members

• The emotional stress caused by failure

• The gap between what we want and where we are

What is a characteristic of Mental Models?

• They are always explicit and clear

• They shape how we act and perceive the world

• They are easily changed

• They are irrelevant to decision making

What is the purpose of a Shared Vision?

• To define the rules of a team

• To create a picture of the future we seek to create

• To manage conflicts within a team

• To establish individual goals

Which of the following describes Team Learning?

• A process of aligning and developing the capacity of a team

• A way to enhance individual performance

• A method for managing conflicts

• A process of aligning and developing individual skills

What is the primary goal of dialogue according to David Bohm?

• To present and defend different views

• To establish a hierarchy of ideas

• To explore complex issues and develop insights

• To reach a consensus

What is a key characteristic of Systems Thinking?

• Analyzing systems in isolation

• Recognizing the interrelatedness of components

• Understanding the whole through its parts

• Focusing solely on individual parts

What does the term 'feedback' refer to in Systems Thinking?

• The initial reaction to an event

• The emotional response to a situation

• The transmission and return of information

• The process of taking something apart

According to the text, what is a common limitation of traditional organizations?

• They focus on learning and development

• They promote shared visions

• They encourage innovation

• They manage and control rather than learn