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The theoretical foundation(s) for Systems Engineering?

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  • Mike Yearworth

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I present a short argument for the enlargement of the theoretical foundations of Systems Engineering beyond Systems Science/General Systems Theory.

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  • Mike Yearworth, 2020. "The theoretical foundation(s) for Systems Engineering?," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 37(1), pages 184-187, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:srbeha:v:37:y:2020:i:1:p:184-187
    DOI: 10.1002/sres.2667
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    4. Christian Hoyer & Indra Gunawan & Carmen Haule Reaiche, 2020. "The Implementation of Industry 4.0 – A Systematic Literature Review of the Key Factors," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 37(4), pages 557-578, July.
    5. Kelley E. Dugan & Erika A. Mosyjowski & Shanna R. Daly & Lisa R. Lattuca, 2022. "Systems thinking assessments in engineering: A systematic literature review," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 39(4), pages 840-866, July.

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