System Definition

What is a system? System is a group of components and elements that are combined into one to achieve certain goals. There are many opinions about the meaning and definition of the system described by some experts.

The following terms and definitions of the system according to some experts:

• Jogianto (2005:2), The system is a collection of elements that interact to achieve a certain goal. This system describes events and a real unity, such as places, objects and people really exist and happen.
• Indrajit (2001:2), is a collection of system-a collection of components that have an element of connection between each other.
• Lani Sidhartha (1995:9), is the set of system parts that are interconnected, which together achieve the same goals.
• Murdick, R. G (1991:27), System is a set of elements that make up the collection or procedures or processing charts are looking for a purpose or goal section along with the operating data and / or goods at a particular reference to generate information and / or energy and / or goods.
• Davis, G. B (1991:45), is a collection of system elements beroperai together to accomplish a goal.

Components or characteristics that make up the system is part of a system, including:

• Object, part, element or variable. It can be physical objects, abstract or both.
• Attributes, is what determines the quality or nature of ownership of the system and its object.
• Internal relationships, a connection between object-objej contained in a system.
• Environment, a place where the system is located.
• Purposes, Every system has a purpose and this purpose is the motivation that drive the system. Without a destination, the system becomes unmanageable. Of course the purpose of the system with other systems differ.
• Input, is something that goes into the system and further into the material to be processed. The input can be things that seem physical (raw materials) or which does not appear (services).
• Process, is the part that does change from input to output more useful and valuable (information) or useless (waste)
• Output, is the result of the process. In the information systems in the form of information or reports, etc.
• Bounds, is a separator between the system and outside the system area. Here define the configuration limits, scope or capabilities of the system. Limits can also be changed or dimodifikai that can change system behavior.
• Control and feedback mechanisms, are used to control the input or process. The goal is to set the system to run in accordance with the objectives.

That was a brief explanation of the meaning and definition of systems, as well as Component and System Characteristics. If anyone wants to add to, please be corrected. May be useful.