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5.5.2 Foundations Of A Human Systems Theory and Systems Engineering
Author(s) -
Mayhew Michael E.,
Alessi R. Samuel
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1995.tb01956.x
Subject(s) - cybernetics , systems theory , human systems engineering , dimension (graph theory) , human dimension , computer science , meaning (existential) , management science , systems science , system of systems , systems engineering , engineering , engineering ethics , systems design , epistemology , artificial intelligence , mathematics , philosophy , political science , pure mathematics , human rights , law
Human beings and the dynamics of human interaction are central features of systems engineering. Since engineers are often technically oriented, understanding and dealing with this human dimension can become problematic. Built upon the technical foundations of General Systems Theory and cybernetics, a human systems theory may provide systems engineers a more rigorous way to understand themselves, other team members, and stakeholders. This paper gives the historical development and general description of human systems theory with examples to help communicate meaning. This theory can give systems engineers a better understanding of the human dimension of systems engineering, thereby enabling rigorous management of the system.