Sunday, July 18, 2010

Lesson 3: Defining System Boundaries


Blodin Method By: Kathy Chang

Blodin method is one way to define a system and its boundaries. What is a system therefore? A system is an integrated whole made up of parts or fun

ctions that are interrelated to one another to accomplish a common organizational goal.

The Blondin method is a focused technique in observing a system. It has the following parts that look intensely to each part/function of a system:

1.Focal system: the system of your concern (Could be any part of an organization that you want to focus on)

2.Sub-system: any parts of members of your chosen focal system

3.Macro-system: larger system/organization to which your focal system belongs

4.Related system: other system or organization that is outside your focus system which may be inside or outside of your larger system

5.Mega-system: This is where the community at large whe

re your focus system belongs to.

No comments:

Post a Comment