SYSTEM
A System is a combination of interrelated components performing
together towards a common motive by taking inputs, processing them
in an organized transformation process and producing the desired
outputs.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SYSTEM
The characteristics of a system define its nature, behaviour and
outcome. The five main
Characteristics of a system are:-
Basic elements
Structure and interrelationships
Motive
Nature
Life cycle
Basic elements are the identifiable parts of a system which
consists of a set of interlinked components. Basic elements are
the very root of every system. They are the moveable parts of a
system. Man, money, materials, equipments, energy and power
are the basic componenets or elements of a system.
Structure and Interrelationships
The most striking feature of a system is its structure.