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A company implements a new inventory management system. Which of the following best exemplifies the 'feedback' component within this system?
A company implements a new inventory management system. Which of the following best exemplifies the 'feedback' component within this system?
- Reports generated by the system highlighting discrepancies between recorded and actual stock levels. (correct)
- The software application used to track inventory.
- The initial data entry of existing stock levels into the system.
- The established protocol for receiving new shipments of goods.
Consider a city's public transportation system. Which of the following elements would BEST be classified as an 'output' of this system?
Consider a city's public transportation system. Which of the following elements would BEST be classified as an 'output' of this system?
- The annual budget allocated for maintenance and repairs.
- The total number of passengers transported daily to their destinations. (correct)
- The number of buses and trains in operation.
- The traffic regulations and routes established by the city planning department.
In the context of systems theory, which of the following scenarios BEST describes a 'control' mechanism within a manufacturing plant?
In the context of systems theory, which of the following scenarios BEST describes a 'control' mechanism within a manufacturing plant?
- The total number of employees working on the assembly line.
- The fluctuating prices of raw materials used in production.
- The final inspection of finished goods to ensure quality standards are met.
- Regular maintenance checks performed on machinery to prevent breakdowns. (correct)
A local library implements a new system for managing book loans and returns. Which of the following BEST represents the 'purpose' or 'function' that guides the controls within this system?
A local library implements a new system for managing book loans and returns. Which of the following BEST represents the 'purpose' or 'function' that guides the controls within this system?
A hospital implements a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Which scenario exemplifies the 'processes' component of this system?
A hospital implements a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Which scenario exemplifies the 'processes' component of this system?
Flashcards
What is a System?
What is a System?
An organized structure with interrelated elements working together to achieve a goal.
System Components
System Components
Inputs, processes, outputs, controls, feedback, adjustments, purpose/function, and time.
What is a Process?
What is a Process?
A series of actions to achieve a specific outcome, measurable performance.
System outcome
System outcome
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Systems Theory
Systems Theory
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Study Notes
- A system is an organized, purposeful structure
- A system contains interrelated and interdependent elements
- These elements influence one another either directly or indirectly
- Systems maintain activity and existence to achieve a goal
Kinds of systems
- Biological (desert, pond, ocean, forest)
- Mechanical (automobiles, power plants)
- Social (organizations, societies, clubs)
- Computer (servers, smartphones, surfing the web)
Systems are made of
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Inputs
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Processes (that transform inputs)
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Outputs
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Controls
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Feedback
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Adjustment
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Purpose or Function That Guides Controls
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Time
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Systems Theory seeks understand how things work
Systems vs. Process
- A process is a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end
- Process performance can be measured
- Processes lead to one outcome
- A system involves a set of connected processes and characteristics forming a complex whole
- Systems do not always produce one particular end
- Systems consist of a structured collection of processes that work together to produce an outcome
Pond System Analysis Considerations
- Recreation
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Farming
- Natural habitat
- Determine if there are conflicting purposes
Examples
- Amazon Fulfillment Registration
- iMortgage Process
- IBM Hospital Patient Care Process
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