System and method for computational organizational model of focused activity systems

摘要

A complex system has foci representing activities within the complex system. The foci can represent functions within a commercial business. Each of the foci have interdependency relationships including compatible interactions, incompatible interactions, and no interaction between the foci. The interdependency relationships are represented as links between the foci. The links are coded to indicate magnitude and sign of each interdependency relationship. A model of activity levels of the foci is provided which is based on the interdependency relationships. The model is defined in part by A_f,t-0=E_f,t-0+c_fA_f,t-1−n_fO_f,t-1+&egr;. The model is represented graphically as activation levels over time. The model provides a means of managing the foci to alter the operation of the complex system by adjusting at least one of the foci.