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− | <blockquote>''(1) The values of key system element qualities or properties at a given time.'' </blockquote> | + | <blockquote>''(1) The values of key system element qualities or properties at a given time.'' (Ackoff 1971)</blockquote> |
− | <blockquote>''(2) A description of the current or future potential, or health of the system'' </blockquote> | + | <blockquote>''(2) A description of the current or future potential, or health of the system.'' (Ackoff 1971)</blockquote> |
− | + | ===Source=== | |
− | + | (1) and (2) Ackoff, R.L. 1971. "Towards a System of Systems Concepts." ''Management Science.'' 17(11):USA. | |
− | Ackoff, R.L. 1971. Towards a System of Systems Concepts | ||
===Discussion=== | ===Discussion=== | ||
The first definition is a mathematical one, taken from the cybernetic world. | The first definition is a mathematical one, taken from the cybernetic world. | ||
− | The second is used more practial, and is used by the | + | The second is used more practial, and is used by the system operations or sustainment community. |
[[Category:Glossary of Terms]] | [[Category:Glossary of Terms]] | ||
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+ | <center>'''SEBoK v. 2.9, released 20 November 2023'''</center> |
Latest revision as of 22:27, 18 November 2023
(1) The values of key system element qualities or properties at a given time. (Ackoff 1971)
(2) A description of the current or future potential, or health of the system. (Ackoff 1971)
Source
(1) and (2) Ackoff, R.L. 1971. "Towards a System of Systems Concepts." Management Science. 17(11):USA.
Discussion
The first definition is a mathematical one, taken from the cybernetic world.
The second is used more practial, and is used by the system operations or sustainment community.