Topics in Systems

Designed for system engineers or those involved with system-based projects, this book provides a broad-stroke overview of systems-level concepts and techniques in the context of an integrated, design-oriented framework. It focuses on the fundamentals of the systems process including lifecycle, analysis, human involvement, management, identifying system flaws, and integration. Practical suggestions for building and sustaining systems are integrated throughout the book, and '¬Sthemes'¬ from famous developers of systems have been included. Brief Table of Contents: Introduction. 2: Systems. 3: Engineering. 4: Systems Engineering. 5: Systems Analysis. 6: Educating. 7: Entrepreneuring. 8: The Human Element. 9: Changing and Fixing Systems. 10: Business as a System. 11: Slippages in Systems. 12: Managing Systems. 13: Integrating Systems. 14: Sustaining Systems. 15: Two Dozen Suggestions about Systems. Appendix: Systems Thinkers.