Moreover, the orchestra has shown how much it cares about the younger generation, in particular those talented minority youths who are just looking for a chance to learn an instrument and be part of music-making in Dallas. The program reaching out in particular to young Latinos and African-Americans is called "Young Strings," and as the orchestra's Web site points out, "virtuosos aren't born - they're trained." Another worthwhile program reaches out

For example, somebody with no knowledge of military jargon and technology may struggle with understanding how the military works. Systems theory allows that person to examine the linkages and structures within the military, and then to understand how those linkages and structures work towards the desired outcomes. This understanding comes on a broad level, and does not require the observer to understand the nuances of military jargon and technology. Systems

Living System The Organization as a Living System There are many different metaphorical models that have been used to describe organizations, from ships to machines to human brains. Another perspective views organizations as equivalent to living organisms or really to any complex living system, where reactions happen both on an immediate and reactionary basis and as a matter of planning and decision making. This perspective can be especially useful when viewing organizations

Communication Communication in the organizations cover all the means and modes, be they formal or informal, by which information finds its ways down, up or even across the organizational network of employees and the management in a given business setting. These modes of communication may contain important information for instance between employees and the managers, to more trivial issues like passing rumors or hearsay from one employee to another as noted

The mission is the basic reason for being, what the organization hopes to accomplish. The objectives are more concrete goals that the organization feels will allow it to achieve its mission. The situation analysis takes stock of the internal and external environment, so that the organization has adequate information on which to base its decisions. This information allows the organization to understand what it has, and what opportunities exist. Strategy

Organizational Change and Development This is an article on various aspects of change with special emphasis on the factors for change and subsequent OD activities. It has 11 sources. Change is invariable in any management setting though it is concerned with the whole organization or only certain key management roles. Even though change in any form is one of the most contentious issues to deal with, it must be said that change