- 12 Marks
Question
Enumerate FOUR ways by which each of the following open systems will adapt to its environment:
i. Deterministic Systems
ii. Probabilistic Systems
iii. Cybernetic Systems
Answer
i. Deterministic Systems:
- Input-Output Control: Ensuring that every input results in a predictable output, minimizing variations and uncertainties.
- Process Standardization: Implementing strict procedures and routines to handle environmental changes systematically.
- Predictive Modeling: Using mathematical and logical models to anticipate environmental changes and adjust accordingly.
- Feedback Mechanism: Using fixed rules for feedback to correct deviations and maintain the system’s stability.
ii. Probabilistic Systems:
- Scenario Analysis: Evaluating different possible outcomes based on historical data and likelihood to prepare for various scenarios.
- Risk Management: Implementing risk assessment techniques to identify potential environmental changes and their impact.
- Adaptive Planning: Developing flexible plans that can be adjusted as probabilities and environmental conditions change.
- Stochastic Modeling: Using probability distributions to model and anticipate potential environmental variability.
iii. Cybernetic Systems:
- Self-Regulation: Employing control mechanisms such as sensors and feedback loops to monitor and adjust the system automatically.
- Real-time Adaptation: Making immediate adjustments in response to changes detected in the environment.
- Goal-oriented Behavior: Adjusting processes to achieve predefined goals despite external disturbances.
- Learning Mechanism: Incorporating learning capabilities to improve responses to environmental changes over time.
- Tags: Adaptation, Open Systems, Systems Theory
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Information Systems
- Series: MAY 2016
- Uploader: Joseph