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systems engineering — ☆ systems engineering n. a branch of engineering using esp. information theory, computer science, and facts from systems analysis studies to design integrated operational systems for specific complexes systems engineer n. * * * Technique of using … Universalium
Systems thinking — is a unique approach to problem solving in that it views certain problems as parts of an overall system, rather than focusing on individual outcomes and contributing to further development of the undesired element or problem. [O Connor, J.… … Wikipedia
Systems science — is the interdisciplinary field of science, which studies the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science. It aims to develop interdisciplinary foundations, which are applicable in a variety of areas, such as engineering, biology,… … Wikipedia
Systems engineering — is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on how complex engineering projects should be designed and managed. Issues such as logistics, the coordination of different teams, and automatic control of machinery become more difficult… … Wikipedia
Systems psychology — is a branch of applied psychology that studies human behaviour and experience in complex systems. It is inspired by systems theory and systems thinking, and based on the theoretical work of Roger Barker, Gregory Bateson, Humberto Maturana and… … Wikipedia
systems theory — systems theory, systems analysis The concept of a system is not peculiar to sociology: it is used in any scientific analysis where a researcher is concerned to understand the pattern or structure between any set of parts or units. A system is… … Dictionary of sociology
Systems of Survival — [cite book last=Jacobs first=Jane title=Systems of Survival publisher=Random House, Inc date=1992 id=ISBN 0 394 55079 X] is a 1992 book by Jane Jacobs describing two distinct ethical systems, or systems of survival as she calls them. She argues… … Wikipedia
Systems theory — is an interdisciplinary field of science and the study of the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science. More specificially, it is a framework by which one can analyze and/or describe any group of objects that work in concert to… … Wikipedia
Systems theory in political science — is a highly abstract, partly holistic and mechanistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics. The adaptation of system theory to political science was first conceived by David Easton in 1953. Overview In simple terms, Easton s behavioral… … Wikipedia
Systems Development Life Cycle — Systems Development Life Cycle, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), relates to models or methodologies that people use to develop systems, generally computer systems. Computer systems have become more complex and usually (especially with… … Wikipedia
