When reading this chapter, consider the following scenario:
Assume
the
Based on Churchman’s definitions, please think about and take notes on the following issues:
· What is the definition of a system for this situation?
· How does one know whether something is a system?
· Suggest the total Hospital objective and the performance measures of the whole Hospital.
· Record a few examples of components in the Hospital’s environment.
· Record a few examples of resources of the Hospital.
· Record examples of a few components of the Hospital, their activities, goals and measures of performance.
Please think about concrete as well as abstract entities and issues. Bring your notes to class.
We
will discuss these issues in class