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Synopsis; 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
Simple 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
AttributesEmergence; 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
3.5 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
Abilene 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.
Simple 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
AttributesEmergence; 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
3.5 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
Abilene 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.