Methodology

Below are defined key elements of analytical methodology that govern and allow for research to progress:

Systems overview

  • system
  • system scope
  • system goal function
  • system state

Systems environment 

  • environment
  • higher-level system
  • system boundaries
  • open / closed system
  • interfaces

Systems structure

  • element
  • connection
  • structure
  • hierarchy
  • composition
  • subsystem, cluster

Systems management

  • managing system
  • goal
  • management
  • management impact
  • feedback
  • managed system

Systems operations 

  • function
  • capacity
  • potential
  • resource
  • execution
  • output
  • performance

Systems evolution

  • lifespan
  • lifecycle
  • evolution path
  • progress
  • process
  • stage

Systems views

  • property
  • configuration
  • probability
  • risk
  • dimension
  • model
  • constrains