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5.2.2 On the Use of Concepts and Principles for Improving Systems Engineering Practice
Author(s) -
Lawson Harold,
Martin James N
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2008.tb00829.x
Subject(s) - order (exchange) , product service system , product (mathematics) , computer science , systems engineering , service (business) , management science , risk analysis (engineering) , process management , engineering management , engineering , engineering ethics , business , mathematics , geometry , finance , business model , marketing
Many complex system projects fail due to the fact that the conceivers and developers of the system have not clearly established and communicated the central concepts and principles related to the system product or system service being provided. Establishment and communication is not a guarantee. It is vital that the concepts and principles are followed consistently in all life cycle related decision‐making in order to achieve a unifying effect. System architects have a primary responsibility for concepts and principles of the system solution. In this paper, the nature of concepts and principles are explored and related. Some concrete examples of system successes that resulted from the proper treatment of concepts and principles are described.