Systems Definition

Noun

systems

  1. Plural form of system.

Adverb

systems

  1. Pertaining to systems, specific to systems.
    The Python language's huge object library includes a full set of features for systems programming. — Systems Programming in Python, NM Tech. viewed 13 Feb. 2005.

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Mon Jul 6 16:29:53 2009

Systems Facts

System (from Latin systēma, in turn from Greek σύστημα systēma) is a set of interacting or interdependent entities, real or abstract, forming an integrated whole.

The concept of an 'integrated whole' can also be stated in terms of a system embodying a set of relationships which are differentiated from relationships of the set to other elements, and from relationships between an element of the set and elements not a part of the relational regime.

The scientific research field which is engaged in the study of the general properties of systems include systems theory, systems science, systemics and systems engineering. They investigate the abstract properties of the matter and organization, searching concepts and principles which are independent of the specific domain, substance, type, or temporal scales of existence.

Most systems share the same common characteristics. These common characteristics include the following

  • Systems are abstractions of reality.
  • Systems have structure which is defined by its parts and their composition.
  • Systems have behavior, which involves inputs, processing and outputs of material, information or energy.
  • Systems have interconnectivity, the various parts of a system have functional as well as structural relationships between each other.

The term system may also refer to a set of rules that governs behavior or structure.

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Tue Jul 7 06:20:06 2009

Systems Answers
What is the line between social systems and political systems?
Q. This question came to mind while reading this statement in another Q&A: "Socialism is an economic system. Liberty has to do with the system of government, the political system, not the economic system." How do political and economic systems interact? Can you really separate them?
Asked by Joe S - Mon Jul 21 16:44:20 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In my opinion, they are one in the same. Claiming that liberty only applies to political systems seems to be an intellectually lazy attempt to support "liberty" when it applies to lifestyle choices (gay marriage, abortion) and privacy (anti-Patriot Act etc), yet deny liberty when it applies to taxation, trade, business regulation, etc. By attempting to separate the two, populists can restrict our basic freedom of protection of private property while still claiming to believe in and support liberty. Milton Friedman addressed this topic in 'Capitalism and Freedom', and F.A. Hayek had interesting comments relevant to this topic in 'The Road to Serfdom' - both are must reads.
Answered by Time to Shrug, Atlas - Mon Jul 21 18:32:42 2008

What is the difference between billing systems and PayPal?
Q. What is the difference between billing systems and PayPal? Billing systems such as Verotel and CCBill are offered seperatly to PayPal on many sites and offer instant credit card payment, but isn't that what PayPal does too? Does PayPal require membership? Is more than one solution neccesary? What are the commisuion rates, monthly charges etc? None of the magitude of web sites I have found answers these questions. Thanks.
Asked by cannotplaypiano - Thu Jun 21 11:04:30 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. depends what your saying about billing systems see you have the site lets say ebay they ask for a credit card number but your not sure if you trust them many sites offer paypal were that site only ask your account number and pay pal will pay themas instead yo giving all your info pay pal just gives them your money
Answered by Future Tim Russert - Thu Jun 21 11:12:33 2007

What are the principal differences between presidential and parliamentary systems of government?
Q. What are the principal differences between presidential and parliamentary systems? Which of the two systems appears to function more effectively? What are some specific examples that show which system is more efficient then the other?
Asked by swiss miss - Fri Jul 11 15:18:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not much lately. Presidential systems put (almost) all the power in the hands of one, the president. Parliamentary systems put the power in a parliament where (ideally) there's a wider representation of the people, many representatives, many different positions. Most socialist democracies are a mixed system, with a president and a parliament (or congress). It's supposed to balance the power putting the president in charge of the execution of policies and the congress in charge of the legislation. However, almost all executive branches take the legislative power through a congress cession or de facto. And almost all constitutions explicitly prohibit that. That makes the system a joke. A tyranny in the hands of only one and usually a… [cont.]
Answered by gabykawa - Fri Jul 11 15:34:54 2008

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