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A Framework for Analysis, Design and Management of Complex Large-Scale Interconnected Open Sociotechnological Systems

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  • Ali Mostashari

    (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA)

  • Joseph M. Sussman

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)

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Standard systems engineering processes, such as the ANSI/EIA 632 or the ISO/IEC 15288 process standards, are primarily geared towards systems with homogenous stakeholders and few tightly coupled non-linear interactions within and between physical subsystems. When dealing with Complex, Large-scale, Interconnected, Open, Sociotechnological (CLIOS) systems such as the national power grid, regional transportation systems, the world wide web or the air traffic control system or other systems with wide-ranging social and environmental impact, there is a need for a new framework that takes into consideration the physical and institutional system complexities and their respective interactions in an iterative and adaptive manner. This paper presents a 12-step framework for concurrent analysis, design and management of coupled complex technological and institutional systems in the face of uncertainty. The framework can be used to analyze a CLIOS system’s underlying structure and behavior, to explore different design options in the face of uncertainty, and to identify and deploy strategic alternatives for improving the system’s performance.

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  • Ali Mostashari & Joseph M. Sussman, 2009. "A Framework for Analysis, Design and Management of Complex Large-Scale Interconnected Open Sociotechnological Systems," International Journal of Decision Support System Technology (IJDSST), IGI Global, vol. 1(2), pages 53-68, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jdsst0:v:1:y:2009:i:2:p:53-68
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    1. Carlos A. Osorio & Dov Dori & Joseph Sussman, 2011. "COIM: An object‐process based method for analyzing architectures of complex, interconnected, large‐scale socio‐technical systems," Systems Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 14(4), pages 364-382, December.

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