EDUCATION Study Guide - Final Guide: Systems Theory
8 May 2023
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Systems thinking is a way of understanding and analyzing complex phenomena as systems, rather than as individual components. It involves examining the relationships and interactions between the various components of a system, as well as the feedback loops and causal connections that shape the system"s behavior over time. Systems thinking can be applied to a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, management, ecology, and social sciences. It is particularly useful for understanding complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders and interrelated factors, such as climate change, poverty, and healthcare. System boundaries: the limits of the system being studied or analyzed. Feedback loops: the cyclical relationships between different parts of a system, where the output of one part feeds back into the input of another. Causal loops: the interdependent relationships between different parts of a system, where changes in one part can have cascading effects on other parts.
