Introduction to System Thinking: Understanding Systems
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What is a characteristic of a system?

  • It is unrelated to the sum of its parts
  • It is less than the sum of its parts
  • It is equal to the sum of its parts
  • It is more than the sum of its parts (correct)

    • What is a key component of system resilience?

  • Single species forestation
  • Just-in-time deliveries
  • Feedback loops (correct)
  • Bovine growth hormone engineered cattle herds

    • What is a common sacrifice made for the sake of productivity and stability in a system?

  • System complexity
  • System hierarchy
  • System resilience
  • System self-organisation (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of a system that exhibits self-organisation?

    <p>It is complex and evolving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a system that exhibits self-organisation?

    <p>A simple snowflake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a system that is resilient?

    <p>It is elastic and adaptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Monte Carlo simulation in the context of random variables?

    <p>To map random variables to a set of numbers for model input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the numbers generated by a computer program for mapping random variables called?

    <p>Pseudo-random numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Excel formula is used to obtain a value for a probabilistic input that is normally distributed?

    <p>=NORMINV(RAND(),Mean, Standard Deviation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in using simulation to solve a problem?

    <p>Define the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the sixth step in using simulation?

    <p>To consider the results and modify the model or inputs as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are random variable values utilized in the model?

    <p>Through a technique known as Monte Carlo simulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are decision variables in the context of decision models?

    <p>Factors that can be controlled and selected by the decision maker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step in the problem-solving process with analytics?

    <p>Defining the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of models in decision making?

    <p>They cannot capture every detail of the real problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of management science?

    <p>To support rational choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of rational choice, as defined by Simon (1954)?

    <p>It involves a set of alternative courses of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to acknowledge human behavior in decision making?

    <p>Because it is often irrational and influenced by emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Why?' relate to in the root definition questions using PQR?

    <p>The naming and framing of the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the CATWOE framework in root definitions of relevant systems?

    <p>To provide a comprehensive understanding of the system's context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the CATWOE framework, what refers to the world view or adding context to the system?

    <p>Weltanschauung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the PQR method, what does the 'What?' relate to?

    <p>The activity of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'Actors' in the CATWOE framework?

    <p>To carry out more than one activity in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the root definitions of relevant systems?

    <p>To think about the system that might be put in place to achieve what people want</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the simulation model in the context of flight reservations?

    <p>To relate profit for the flight to the number of passengers with a reservation who show up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simulation model developed for in the context of inventory policy?

    <p>To choose an inventory policy that provides good customer service at a reasonable cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the controllable input in the simulation model for flight reservations?

    <p>The number of reservations accepted for the flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probabilistic input in the simulation model for inventory policy?

    <p>The product demand and delivery lead time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the simulation in the context of traffic flow?

    <p>To determine the effect of installing a left turn signal on traffic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of the controllable inputs in the simulation models?

    <p>They can be adjusted to optimize performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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