Inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback
Every systems consists of inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback. The chart that you see above is sometimes called, "the systems model." It is a graphic representation of what a system really is.
Example: Cars
Inputs-Inputs are the things that go into the system. These are the things that are needed to use, create, or maintain the system.
Example: There are many inputs that go into creating and using a car. A few example would be: gas, money, materials (metal, rubber.) etc.
Processes-A process is basically what is happening in the system.
Example: A person pays money to put gas into their car. That person starts the car with their key and they put the car into drive. The person presses the gas pedal which sends gas to the engine system which moves the car. The person can repeat or change this process in order to be able to drive to their desired location.
Outputs-The output of a system is basically what comes out of the system. What is the result of using the system?
Example: A car can have emissions from the exhaust. A car can create noise. A car can get a person to their desired location.
Feedback- Feedback is anything that monitors or controls the system. How do we know the system is working? How do we make changes to the system? How does the system control itself?
Example: A car has many sensors in it that monitor various things. These sensors send signals to the car to tell it to adjust certain settings or they send signals to the driver to adjust settings. The speedometer that tells a person how fast they are going is an example of feedback.
Example: Cars
Inputs-Inputs are the things that go into the system. These are the things that are needed to use, create, or maintain the system.
Example: There are many inputs that go into creating and using a car. A few example would be: gas, money, materials (metal, rubber.) etc.
Processes-A process is basically what is happening in the system.
Example: A person pays money to put gas into their car. That person starts the car with their key and they put the car into drive. The person presses the gas pedal which sends gas to the engine system which moves the car. The person can repeat or change this process in order to be able to drive to their desired location.
Outputs-The output of a system is basically what comes out of the system. What is the result of using the system?
Example: A car can have emissions from the exhaust. A car can create noise. A car can get a person to their desired location.
Feedback- Feedback is anything that monitors or controls the system. How do we know the system is working? How do we make changes to the system? How does the system control itself?
Example: A car has many sensors in it that monitor various things. These sensors send signals to the car to tell it to adjust certain settings or they send signals to the driver to adjust settings. The speedometer that tells a person how fast they are going is an example of feedback.