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Revision as of 21:19, 2 June 2019
An engineered system which includes a combination of technical and human or natural elements. (Created for SEBoK)
Sources
This definition was developed for the SEBoK.
Discussion
The term "sociotechnical system" is used frequently in the literature, and almost all definitions state simply "a system incorporating humans and technology". The definition above has been created for the SEBoK alongside the definition of an "engineered system" - in the context of the SEBoK, sociotechnical systems are considered systems which are intentionally designed to incorporate human beings. See the Types of Systems topic for additional information. For a brief overview of some common characteristics of sociotechnical systems, please see (ComputingCases.org 2012), a resource designed to support education in ethical issues in computing.
Works Cited
ComputingCases.org. Accessed 2012. "Why a Socio-Technical System?" Accessed September 10, 2012. Available at: http://computingcases.org/general_tools/sia/socio_tech_system.html.