MEANING AND DEFINITION OF SYSTEM

Introduction:

Use of latest technology is indispensable in modern life. Technology enhances speed and accuracy in work and also improves the quality of work. In the industrial sector advanced technology is adopted immediately. However, in education, there is a negative attitude in adopting anything new. The same thing is experienced in case of Information and Communication Technology. However, this subject and its practical work has become an indispensable part. The complex and rigid process of teaching learning can be made qualitative and interesting with the help of technology. System approach has its origin in management for the study of system approach, it is essential to understand its system, working, characteristics and principles.

Meaning of System:

The popular meaning of 'System' is as mentioned below-

"System is an assemblage of objects united by some form of regular interaction or interdependence; an organic or organized whole; as the solar system or new telegraph system."

The Webster's dictionary defines it as, "Systems is a group of objects related or interacting so as to form a unity."

According to the meanings given above, the different components of a system are clubbed together through specific methods and rules. For example, all the living organisms in the universe like animals, vegetation, human beings etc. are satisfying each others needs and dependent on each other. In the human body, the respiratory system, the digestive system and the circulation system all work together in co-ordination to form a system, i.e. the human body. There is co-ordination and inter-connectivity between the different components of these systems. Their work is dependent on and satisfying for each other. Also, they cannot work without each others co-operation. Many actions that are correlated are performed together and the expected outcomes are achieved skilfully and effectively.

Definition of System:

System has its own style of functioning and it is made up of various components. System is defined by different experts in the following manner.

"Systems is a group of objects related or interacting so as to form a unity."

- Webster's                        

"Any arrangement or combination as of parts or elements in a whole."

- Bertalanffy                            

"A system is a set of interrelated elements."

- Ackoff                                                                         

"A system is an orderly arrangement of elements which works in a particular way, it can be a living organization or a cosmic phenomenon."

- Robb