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- Over the past decades, a common definition of the term system has eluded researchers and practitioners alike. We reviewed over 100 current and historical definitions of system in an effort to understand perspectives and to propose the most comprehensive definition of this term.
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A system is a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole. [1] A system, surrounded and influenced by its environment, is described by its boundaries, structure and purpose and is expressed in its functioning.
Oct 18, 2013 · There exist several definitions of systems science. Systems science is the ordered arrangement of knowledge acquired from the study of systems in the observable world, together with the application of this knowledge to the design of man-made systems.
- Andreas Hieronymi
- 2013
5.1 Definition of a system. At first sight, a computer system and the body's respiratory system don't seem to have much in common, nor do the world financial system and an ecological system. On the other hand, each of them is called a system, so they must have something in common.
Aug 30, 2017 · Over the past decades, a common definition of the term system has eluded researchers and practitioners alike. We reviewed over 100 current and historical definitions of system in an effort to understand perspectives and to propose the most comprehensive definition of this term.
The three key recommendations – for definitions of systems engineering, engineered system, and a general definition of system - are presented below, with a very brief contextual explanation.
What else is out there? •We reviewed literally hundreds of definitions of system. •These tend to cover one or more of three aspects: o System IS: structure e.g. multiple interacting or inter-related elements o System DOES: function/behavior e.g. does things the parts can’t do on their own o WHY: e.g. purpose
Jul 1, 2017 · We reviewed over 100 current and historical definitions of system in an effort to understand perspectives and to propose the most comprehensive definition of this term.
