Systems Thinking
Systems-Thinking Model¶
| Layer | Guiding Question |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Why does this system exist? |
| Functions / Capabilities | What does it do? |
| Mechanisms / Principles | How does it achieve that? |
| Architecture / Structure | How are parts organized? |
| Components / Implementations | What are the concrete parts? |
general to specific:
1. Purpose → 2. Functions → 3. Mechanisms → 4. Architecture → 5. Components
causal hierarchy:
Purpose drives Functions requires Mechanisms determines Architecture composes Components