GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY

GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY

1. The general systems theory encompasses all disciplines that utilize systems

2. Is extremely generic

   • Is extremely generic and can be applicable to many different fields

3. HISTORY

   • In 1936, ludwig von Bertanlanffy developed the general systems theory
     • The theory was further developed by Ross Ashby in 1955
       • Born in September 6, 1903 in London
       • Was widely influential in cybernetics , systems theory and complex systems
     • He wrote the most famous book on the general systems theory.
     • Born september 19, 1901 in Atzgerdorf, Austri
     • Bertalanffy expressed that real systems are exposed to, and work together with, environments anda can obtain qualitatively new properties through development resulting in constant development.

4. HOW IS GST RELEVANT TO US?

   • As time and technology has evolved, there has been great emphasis on information systems
     • Many organizations such as IBM and Texas instruments rely on this theory to help their business run efficient

5. INFORMATION SYSTEM

   • system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization

6. NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM

   • Includes protection of information and property from theft, or natural disaster, while allowing the infotmation.

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