General Systems Theory

Question 1

What kind of systems does the general systems theory focus on. hint: no, the answer is not “general”

Answer 1

complex systems

Question 2

What does the general systems theory claim the complex systems consist of?

Answer 2

interdependent parts (parts that rely on each other to function)

Question 3

Name 2 words that describe complex systems according to the general systems theory.

Answer 3

1. organized

2. stabilized

Question 4

General systems theory claims that systems exhibit equifinality-development. What does equifinality mean?

Answer 4

the principle that in open systems a given end state can be reached by many potential means

Question 5

According to the general systems theory, systems can reach an end goal in a variety of ways. Through WHAT does the general systems theory claim the complex systems exhibit this kind of development?

Answer 5

through a small number of collective forms

Question 6

The general systems theory claims that complex systems form what kind of pattern?

Answer 6

hierarchical patterns