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Abstract. In this article it is argued that, far too often,
conceptualisation of complex systems, development of user requirements and subsequent
systems engineering activities do not produce the results expected. Attempts
to more rigorously apply systems engineering practices fall short because
the roles choice and decision making play are not well
understood. Whilst systems engineers are taught to carefully weigh up
options, the reality is that naturalistic decision-making, mental shortcuts or
experience-based heuristics are routinely applied. So, systems architecting, which acknowledges
the role of stakeholders and the use of heuristic-based decision
making, is an important adjunct to conventional systems engineering, when
it comes to development of complex systems. Conceptualisation of complex
systems is more of an art than a science, and
that art is affected in its application by organisational and
cultural influences.
Related topics:
systems architecting, decision making, management
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