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Definition of a System?
A commonly recognized definition for system is “a combination of interacting elements organized to achieve one or more stated purposes” (SEVOCAB 2017). Systems are often associated with man made items such as cars, computers, and software. However, it is important to recognize that man made systems exist for mankind. Therefore, one involved with the design, ...
Definition of an Organization?
An organization is any group formed to achieve a desired result or outcome. Products, profits, social change, national security, and services are all outcomes. Groups perform functions and tasks to achieve these outcomes. Groups use capabilities to perform these functions and tasks. People, processes, tools, and knowledge form capabilities. Gaps in people, processes, tools and knowledge ...
Definition of Capability?
Capability is the power, capacity, potential or faculty to achieve one or more outcomes. Assurance is to have confidence, certainty or trust in an entity or outcome. People, organizations, and mechanisms perform functions and tasks to achieve these outcomes. Groups use capabilities to perform these functions and tasks. People, processes, tools, and knowledge form capabilities. Gaps in people, processes, ...