SLIDE 1

SYSTEM
A system is composed is an interralated set of

elements that function as a whole i.e it is composed of parts and sub parts in an orderly arrangement.

Features :
A system is a combination of parts, known as

subsystem Parts and subparts of a system are mutually related. The arrangement of parts and subparts is more important because each contributes positively to the functioning of other parts. A system can be defined easily as it has a boundary which is quiet visible.

TYPES OF SYSTEM
The system can be classified in various ways : Abstract or physical Natural or man-made
On the basis of their working: Deterministic Probabilistic Closed and Open systems

SYSTEM STRESS
It means that a stress is a force transmitted by a systems suprasystem that causes a system to change so that the suprasystem can better achieve its objectives.

There are two types of stress that can be imposed on a system :

Change in structure - A change in the objectives of

the system which results addition of new objectives or elimination of old objectives.
Change in process - A change in the desired level of

achievement of the existing objectives which results either increase or decrease of level of achievement.