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10.10 Simplifying the Organizational Paradigm to Improve Management of Complex Aviation Systems
Author(s) -
Smith Lawrence R.,
Hughes Timothy J.,
Branson Ronald R.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2004.tb00642.x
Subject(s) - premise , complex system , system of systems , aviation , computer science , systems engineering , context (archaeology) , system of systems engineering , management science , process management , engineering , engineering management , systems design , artificial intelligence , paleontology , philosophy , linguistics , biology , aerospace engineering
This paper presents a case study of organizational change involving systems engineering management of complex aviation systems. The authors' premise is that management is more effective using simple tools and methods, even when dealing with very complex systems such as military helicopters operating in a network‐centric environment. Complexity of modern warfare systems requires systems engineers to think in complex and convoluted ways. At the same time, these projects can be effectively managed using basic management skills and tools. The complexity of military aviation systems is illustrated and management challenges are discussed in a context of business fundamentals. Useful tools and techniques show merit in simplifying the planning, communication and decision‐making processes of systems engineering.