A discussion agenda on the systems view

Based on Schoderbek et al. (1985), I note the following discussion items on the systems view:

1. Definition of a system
2. Basic  considerations concerning systems thinking
• Total system objectives and performance measures
• The system's environment
• The resources of the system
• System components
• Management of the system
3. Environmental determination: key questions
• Is the factor system relevant?
• Is the factor system controllable?
4. Key considerations in drawing a system's boundary
• Depends on the particular variables under focus
• Depends on the resources available to the researchers
• Depends on the understanding of the system by the researchers

Reference
Schoderbek, P.P., Schoderbek, C.G. and Kefalas, A. (1985) Management Systems: conceptual considerations, Business Publications, Inc.