THE SYSTEM SYSTEM AND BRIDGES OVER THE GULF BETWEEN MAN-MACHINE-SYSTEM RESEARCH AND MAN-MACHINE-SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT,

摘要

The need for greater coherence in the man-machine and other high-order interactions of our major systems is described,and an approach to achievement of that coherence is proposed. The approach involves a computer-centered meta-system (the system system) designed to facilitate communication,coordination,and problem-solving. The needs for,and roles of,such a meta-system in various phases of system design,development,production,and operation are discussed. (Author)