What’s this “systems” stuff, anyhow?

Discusses a simple overview of systems and systems theory. Describes what a system is and does. Suggests seven principles to use when designing or evaluating a system including tips such as: organize to reduce complexity, do not over‐optimize the system, and leave details of managing sub‐elements to the specialists who know how. Illustrates with graphic examples.

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Year of publication:	1999
Authors:	Harrington, H. James ; Carr, Joseph J. ; Reid, Robert P.
Published in:	The TQM Magazine. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 1758-6887, ZDB-ID 2024492-7. - Vol. 11.1999, 1, p. 54-57
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Subject:	Deming \| Systems development \| Systems theory

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/09544789910246642 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

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