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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Systems

A system has a very vague definition describing and amalgamation of "interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole".[1] Or in other words, a functioning group of parts acting as one. Underneath the finished system, single or groups of units act together in unity in order to accomplish tasks that would otherwise be unattainable.
    The human body is a great example of a Subsystem. A subsystem is a set of elements, which is a system its self, and a component of a larger system. [1]The body is a group of complex arrangements coming together to form a single human being. For example, the respiratory system, the reproductive system, the immune system, all function in the body independently but without the proper functioning of all three systems the body will not function as it is supposed to or it will cease function altogether. When taught today in elementary schools the main purpose is to "understand that there are different systems within the human body and that these systems work independently and together to form a functioning human body." [2]
    E-commerce, Transaction Processing Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning are different variations of systems that we are currently learning about in the text book. These types of systems are all relevant to bettering finances and business ventures. These systems are shared between corporations and make business more efficient and in some cases cheaper while still generating increases in revenue. Like some of the systems in the human body, there are systems in business that are not necessary to stay operational, but without those systems the company cannot operate at maximum capacity. Efficient systems provide more margin for error should something go wrong.
    Government systems also vary in size and classification. Democracy, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, etc. have all been successful systems for governing a body of people. The United States is considered a federal republic. Our nation has a system of checks and balances to keep a balance of power within the executive ranks.[3] Congress is a system within a system, as is the senate, and the Presidents cabinet. These units of people working together for the same interest of freedom and wellbeing provide the system of government for the United States.

1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System#Types_of_systems
2) http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/systems-of-the-human-body/
3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government

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