Questions

1. Provide examples of complex things that act as a system related to information technology.
2. Explain why complexity increases with the number of participating elements and relationships within a system.
3. Use the mathematical model of n(n-1)/2 to demonstrate how system complexity increases.
4. What is an element or node within a system?
5. Explain the difference between negative and positive causal links.
6. What are the primary differences between open and closed systems?
7. What are stocks within a system?
8. Explain the concept of flows within a system, including inflows and outflows.
9. What types of feedback loop exist within a system, and what are their differences?
10. What is the purpose of causal modeling?