CHARACTERISTIC OF A SYSTEM

1. The components of a system are interrelated:- 

System has its own style of functioning and it is made of various components. These various components are interrelated and work in a particular way. Hence, system is called as a group of a divers units functioning in a proper manner.

2. Every system is a part of the Natural System:- 

Elements in the system orderly work. Though a system is comprise of many other sub system, it is ultimately is a part of the Natural System. For eg- Human body is a system which contains the sub system such as circulatory system, digestive system, nervous system etc. Ultimately, the human body is a part of natural system.

3. The main components of system are input, process, output:-

For eg- for making pots, the potter provides input i.e. raw material (clay, water) then he subject the raw materials to a particular process and then he gets a pot of desired shape and size.

4. System is a relative concept:- 

For eg, man is a system. But man can be studied as a sub system when we considered a bigger system such as society on nature.

5. System may be closed or open:- 

In closed system, new information on changes cannot be accepted. It is dependent on other system. For example, car is a closed system and it cannot be driven without a driver. It cannot change its speed and direction independently. Open system accepts new information and changes. for example, classroom teaching is an open system. Teacher can adopt new techniques of teaching and he can make appropriate changes in his teaching according to the feedback given by the students.

6. Every system has objectives:- 

System is generated to achieve some objectives. In the system, input is converted into output by means of a process. Efficiency of any system is decided on the basis of extent of the target it has achieved.

7. Every system encounters problems:- 

System is working in an environment. Hence, it is inevitable to face external barriers. Sometimes, the components of the system itself do not support the system thus affect the output. However, The system can be analyzed to identify the problems that can be solved.

8. There are alternative means in the system:- 

While organizing the system, the organizer is aware of the possible difficulties and he plans for the alternative processes. For example, a computerized test is administrated to the students. If a computer is not available, a teacher has to do the assessment work manually or he can appoint a trained person for the same. Thus, the alternative means have to be considered in order to solve the problems in the system.

9. Feedback improves the system

10. System is representative and of cyclic nature.