System Theory A quick look at systems. General Systems Theory Ludwig von Bertalanffy Peter Checkland General Systems Theory: There are parallels found.

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System Theory A quick look at systems

General Systems Theory Ludwig von Bertalanffy Peter Checkland General Systems Theory: There are parallels found in different scientific disciplines; certain principles which are common to all systems and by identifying these common elements hopefully knowledge generated in different disciplines to be combined. A systems approach facilitates understanding of complex phenomenon by encouraging clustering of information and clarification of relationships between different elements. We all work within and between a variety of systems: structural systems (a road network), functional systems (academic department), social system (work group), information system (a class or course).

What is a system?  A system is a set of objects or elements that interact to achieve a specific goal.  A system is more than the sum of it's parts; it's properties emerge from the relationship among it's parts and from the system's relationship to its environment  Systems are arranged hierarchically, so every system is a super system for systems contained within it and a subsystem for systems containing it  All systems are more or less similar

What do systems do? informationThe function of a system is to convert information, energy, or materials into a planned outcome or product for use within the system, outside the system or both.

Types of systems Systems differ from each other related to degree of self-sufficiency, complexity, and adaptability. Closed systems have fixed relationships among system components and no interaction with the environment. Not really of concern to IT. Open systems interact with their environment, have dynamic interaction of components, and can be self-regulating. Human organisations are open systems; boundaries are permeable, continually engage in importing, transforming, and exporting matter, energy, information, and people; Human organisations are at the high end of the complexity scale due to these characteristics.

What are the basic elements of any system? goal environment control input process output feedback.

System hierarchies and Sub-systems Hierarchies permit complex sets of sub-systems. A complex system is difficult to understand as a whole. Therefore it is necessary to divide the system into smaller units (decompose or partition it ). Sub-systems can be viewed as modules, elements, organizational departments.

Properties of Systems Equifinality is the principle by which a system can get to the same end (or goal) from various different routes. That is the same inputs can result in the same outputs by different processes. If you (as a subsystem) are required to obtain a book via input from the environment (the boss has asked you to get a book) you may come to the next meeting with the book (output). You may have picked up at the bookshop or the town library the result is the same.

BALANCE A system must maintain balance or homeostasis if it is to survive. In order to avoid entropy (the fate of a closed system) the system must engage in regulation and control as well as the management of its position in the super-system.

CHANGE AND ADAPTABILITY In order to survive in a changing environment the system must be adaptable. There are three types of structural change that a system goes through. 1.PROGRESSIVE SEGREGATION is moving toward less interdependence. 2.PROGRESSIVE SYSTEMIZATION is moving toward more interdependence. 3.PROGRESSIVE (DE)CENTRALIZATION is when one subsystem becomes more important to the system.

NON-SUMMATIVITY Non-summativity is the assertion that the system is a separate entity which is greater than the mere sum of its parts. If five people write down possible solutions to a problem in seclusion, a group consisting of the same five people will generate more and better solutions by group brainstorming.

INTERDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE INTERDEPENDENCE That is, a change in one part of the system will result in a change in another part of the system (propagation of change). INDEPENDENCE Independence is where a particular part of the system has some responsibility for some functionally related activity. Ideally system components should be independent with respect to each other, while being highly interdependent internally. (a loose coupling of highly cohesive elements).

Boundary and Environment Boundary The boundary of a system consists of features which define and delineate the system. Environment The environment is everything that does not belong to the system, yet still interacts with the system. The system is inside the boundary the environment is outside the boundary.

Interface The area of contact between one system boundary and another is called an interface. For example in in Ireland counties have boundaries which are traversed by roads. The roads could be considered as interfaces which permit counties to interact.

Systems analysis includes the following 6 dimensions: –(1) Goals--examine clarity-ambiguity, simplicity-diversity, localisation- global –(2) Degree of interdependence of parts of the system –(3) Degree of internal structural differentiation--examine simple to highly complex, centralised to decentralised –(4) Degree of vulnerability to outside pressure (i.e. client/community control) –(5) Time perspective –(6) Stability and resistance to change

Data Flow Diagram What is the role of the data flow diagram in systems analysis? The data flow diagram, DFD, is the primary tool to illustrate the system’s processes or functions and the flow of data between the processes.

Data Processes,Stores,Flows The DFD consists of Context diagram --> Level number 0 Processes --> numbered rounded boxes. External entities --> rounded boxes Data Stores --> open boxes Data flows --> arrows