Important Names
Name one of the founding members of the chaos theory
1. Poincaré
2. Lorenz
3. Feigenbaum
4. Peters
Who is responsible for the development of the butterfly effect?
Edward Lorenz
Where can chaos be found?
What decade was the chaos theory formally introduced in a business context?
1980s
Name all 4 Harry Potter houses
1. Gryffindor
2. Slytherin
3. Ravenclaw
4. Hufflepuff
Who introduced the chaos theory in a business context?
Tom Peters
What was the butterfly effect created to explain?
Weather patterns
What name is associated with the science of chaos?
James Gleick
What decade did Poincaré begin investigating "chaos"?
1870s
What is a manager?
Someone who is responsible for the work of others
What did Edward Lorenz study?
Meteorology / the abnormal systems of the earth’s atmosphere and human brain
Summarize the butterfly effect in a business context
A small decision can affect the overall outcome of the company
What is difficult about studying chaos?
Multiple answers; ex. pieces are difficult to categorize, it is random, systems are complex
Who continued Poincaré's study of the chaos theory of management after he died?
Edward Lorenz
Give an example of a possible job title for systematic thinkers
What job title did Henri Poincaré hold when he noticed big differences in answers from small changes?
Mathematician
What decade was the butterfly theory discovered?
1960s
Chaos is a science of the ______
Global nature of systems
What was Feigenbaum trying to explain through his mathematical formulas?
The randomness of weather patterns
Name the artist of the Billboard Hot 100's top songs this week:
1. Flowers
2. Kill Bill
3. Last Night
1. Miley Cyrus
2. SZA
3. Morgan Wallen
What did Feigenbaum study?
Dynamical systems
What is the specific example we used for the butterfly effect?
A butterflies wings flapping can cause a tornado
What theory helps us to understand chaos?
The dynamic systems theory
What is the takeaway of the Chaos Theory of Management for managers?
Managers must be prepared for technical and environmental changes and how they may affect their company
What soccer team did Cristiano Ronaldo recently transfer to?
Al-Nassar, Saudi Arabia