000782103 000__ 04620cam\a2200493Mu\4500 000782103 001__ 782103 000782103 005__ 20230306143237.0 000782103 006__ m\\\\\o\\d\\\\\\\\ 000782103 007__ cr\un\nnnunnun 000782103 008__ 170513s2017\\\\sz\\\\\\ob\\\\001\0\eng\d 000782103 019__ $$a986538806$$a986637267$$a986857782 000782103 020__ $$a9783319575261$$q(electronic book) 000782103 020__ $$a3319575260$$q(electronic book) 000782103 020__ $$z9783319575254 000782103 035__ $$aSP(OCoLC)ocn987091879 000782103 035__ $$aSP(OCoLC)987091879$$z(OCoLC)986538806$$z(OCoLC)986637267$$z(OCoLC)986857782 000782103 040__ $$aEBLCP$$beng$$cEBLCP$$dGW5XE$$dYDX$$dN$T$$dOCLCF$$dUAB 000782103 049__ $$aISEA 000782103 050_4 $$aQ295 000782103 050_4 $$aTA1-2040 000782103 08204 $$a003$$223 000782103 08204 $$a620 000782103 1001_ $$aDekkers, Rob,$$cPh. D. 000782103 24510 $$aApplied systems theory /$$cRob Dekkers. 000782103 250__ $$a2nd ed. 000782103 260__ $$aCham :$$bSpringer,$$c2017. 000782103 300__ $$a1 online resource (343 pages) 000782103 336__ $$atext$$btxt$$2rdacontent 000782103 337__ $$acomputer$$bc$$2rdamedia 000782103 338__ $$aonline resource$$bcr$$2rdacarrier 000782103 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 000782103 5050_ $$aSynopsis; I Systems, Entities as Part of a Whole; Systems as Objects of Study; Behaviour of Systems; II System Approaches; Blackbox Approach; Aggregation Strata; III Processes; Static and Dynamic Systems; Processes: Change of State; Function; IV Control of Processes; Directing; Feedback; Feedforward; Completing Deficiencies; V Steady-State Model; Coding and Decoding; Quality Filters; Buffers and Overflow Valves; Initiation and Evaluation; Limitations of the Steady-State Model; VI Autopoiesis; Structurally Closed and Self-Referential; Allopoietic Systems; VII Complex Adaptive Systems 000782103 5058_ $$aSimple RulesFitness Landscapes; VIII Breakthrough Model; IX Model for the Dynamic Adaptation Capability; Contents; Foreword to the Second Edition; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Concise History of Systems Theories; 1.2 Application of Systems Theories; 1.3 Foundations of Applied Systems Theory; 1.4 Hard Systems Approach vs. Soft Systems Approach; 1.5 Who Might Benefit from Applied Systems Theory and How?; 1.6 Outline of Book; References; 2 Basic Concepts of Systems Theories; 2.1 Systems; Defining Systems; Elements; Relationships; Universe; Environment; 2.2 Properties of Systems; Content; Structure 000782103 5058_ $$aAttributesEmergence; Wholeness and Independence; 2.3 Subsystems; 2.4 Aspectsystems; 2.5 State of Systems; 2.6 Behaviour of Systems; 2.7 Systems Boundary; 2.8 Summary; References; 3 System Approaches; 3.1 Modelling and Abstraction; Classification; Aggregation; Generalisation; 3.2 Blackbox Approach; 3.3 Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning; Deductive Reasoning; Equifinality, Homeostasis and Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Abductive Reasoning; 3.4 Types of Models; Isomorphism; Homomorphism; Analogies and Metaphors; Qualitative Models; Quantitative Models; Overview of Models 000782103 5058_ $$a3.5 Systems Hierarchy of Boulding3.6 Summary; References; 4 Generic Approaches to Problem Analysis and Solving; 4.1 Types of Decision Making; Programmed Decisions; Non-Programmed Decisions; Decisions in Crises; 4.2 Problem Analysis; Problem Definition; Analysing Problems; Redefining Problem Definition; 4.3 Finding and Weighing Alternatives; Generating Alternatives and Principle Solutions; Weighing Alternatives; [Pugh's] Controlled Convergence Method; 4.4 Decision Making; Multiple-criteria Decision Making; Decision Trees; Satisficing; Case-Based Reasoning; Decision Making in Groups 000782103 5058_ $$aAbilene Paradox4.5 Implementation of Solutions; Detailing of Solution; Effectuation of Solution; 4.6 Evaluation of Solutions; 4.7 Overview of Process for Problem Solving and Decision Making; 4.8 Some Further Notes; 4.9 Summary; References; 5 Processes; 5.1 Processes as Interaction; 5.2 Types of Processes; Homeostatic Processes; Adaptive Processes; Depicting Processes; 5.3 Primary and Secondary Processes; Primary Process; Secondary Processes; 5.4 Process and Function; 5.5 Systems of Resources; 5.6 Behaviour and Processes; 5.7 Processes and Blackbox Approach; 5.8 Business Process Mapping; Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology. 000782103 506__ $$aAccess limited to authorized users. 000782103 588__ $$aDescription based on print version record. 000782103 650_0 $$aSystem theory. 000782103 77608 $$iPrint version:$$aDekkers, Rob$$tApplied Systems Theory$$dCham : Springer International Publishing,c2017$$z9783319575254 000782103 852__ $$bebk 000782103 85640 $$3SpringerLink$$uhttps://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-57526-1$$zOnline Access$$91397441.1 000782103 909CO $$ooai:library.usi.edu:782103$$pGLOBAL_SET 000782103 980__ $$aEBOOK 000782103 980__ $$aBIB 000782103 982__ $$aEbook 000782103 983__ $$aOnline 000782103 994__ $$a92$$bISE