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| A set of elements that combines to make an orderly whole |
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| A secondary system that is a component of a larger sytem |
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| The culturally established social behavior and conduct expected of a person in any designated interpersonal relationship. |
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| The energy, information or communication flow received from other systems. |
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| The response of a system after receiving and processing input, that affects other systems in the environment. |
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| A special form of input that gives a system information about its performance. |
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| The point of contact between any two systems. |
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| The tendency of a system to move from a simple to a more complex existence. |
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| The tendency of a system to move toward its breakdown. |
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| The progress of a system towards growth and development. |
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| The principle that there are many different ways to achieve a particular outcome. |
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| The principle that individual members of a system may achieve different outcomes. |
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| The principle that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. (i.e. an airplane) |
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| Any small group, including family and groups of friends or coworkers. |
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| Any system larger than a small group. (i.e. a community) |
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