Systems Approach Applied to Engineered Systems
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. Systems engineering-related competency models published generally agree that a systems approach, taking a holistic view of the system that includes the full life cycle as well as specific knowledge of system engineering methods both technical and managerial, are required to be a fully capable systems engineer. This Knowledge Area describes the systems approach, which give a generic way of applying systems thinking to an engineered system context. This abstract way of developing engineered systems will be used within the SEBoK as the principles against which Systems Engineering theory and practice can be described.
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
Citations
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Primary References
Checkland, P. 1999. Systems Thinking, Systems Practice. New York, NY, USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Hitchins, D. 2009. "What are the General Principles Applicable to Systems?". INCOSE Insight. 12(4).
Jackson, S., D. Hitchins, and H. Eisner. 2010. "What is the Systems Approach?". INCOSE Insight 13(1): 41-43.
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.
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