(Stevens Institute Series on Complex Systems and Enterprises) 1st Edition
by William B. Rouse (Author)
Explains multi-level models of enterprise systems and covers modeling methodology
This
book addresses the essential phenomena underlying the overall behaviors
of complex systems and enterprises. Understanding these phenomena can
enable improving these systems. These phenomena range from physical,
behavioral, and organizational, to economic and social, all of which
involve significant human components. Specific phenomena of interest and
how they are represented depend on the questions of interest and the
relevant domains or contexts. Modeling and Visualization of Complex
Systems and Enterprises examines visualization of phenomena and how
understanding the relationships among phenomena can provide the basis
for understanding where deeper exploration is warranted. The author also
reviews mathematical and computational models, defined very broadly
across disciplines, which can enable deeper understanding.
- Presents
a 10 step methodology for addressing questions associated with the
design or operation of complex systems and enterprises
- Examines
six archetypal enterprise problems including two from healthcare, two
from urban systems, and one each from financial systems and defense
systems
- Provides an introduction to
the nature of complex systems, historical perspectives on complexity and
complex adaptive systems, and the evolution of systems practice
Modeling and Visualization of Complex Systems and Enterprises
is written for graduate students studying systems science and
engineering and professionals involved in systems science and
engineering, those involved in complex systems such as healthcare
delivery, urban systems, sustainable energy, financial systems, and
national security.
