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Revision as of 19:15, 9 August 2011
According to (Jackson et al., 2010, pp. 41-43), the Systems Approach is a set of top-level principles and is the foundation of Systems Engineering. The following sub-paragraphs out-line the Systems Approach and show how the systems concepts are reflected in each element of the approach.
Topics
The topics contained within this knowledge area include:
- Overview of the Systems Approach
- Exploring a Problem or Opportunity
- Systems Analysis Approach
- Synthesis of a System
- Proving a System
- Owning and Making Use of a System
- Applying the Systems Approach
References
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Citations
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Primary References
Checkland, P. 1999. Systems Thinking, Systems Practice, New York, John Wiley & Sons.
Hitchins, D. 2009. What are the General Principles Applicable to Systems? Insight. International Council on Systems Engineering.
Jackson, S., Hitchins, D. & Eisner, H. 2010. What is the Systems Approach? INCOSE Insight. International Council on Systems Engineering.
Lawson, H. 2010. A Journey Through the Systems Landscape. London, UK: College Publications, Kings College.
Senge, P. M. 1990. The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization, New York, Doubleday / Currency
Additional References
BOARDMAN, J. & SAUSER, B. 2008. Systems Thinking - Coping with 21st Century Problems, Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press.
EDSON, R. 2008. Systems Thinking. Applied. A Primer. In: ASYST INSTITUTE (ed.). Arlington, VA: Analytic Services.
BIGGS, J. B. 1993. From Theory to Practice: A Cognitive Systems Approach [Online]. Hong Kong: Journal of Higher Education & Development. Available: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a758503083 [Accessed Routledge 2011].