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| a set of interdependent and interrelated parts of a whole. |
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| a natural tendency of any system to remain in a constant state of balance. |
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| a system within a system(smaller). |
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| Pattern of behavior that characterizes the relationship and gives the system an identity. |
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| a system receiving information from an outside source regarding its performance or behavior. |
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| the point where two systems come together. |
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| natural tendency of a system to progress toward disorganization, depletion and death. |
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| Process of a system moving toward growth and development. |
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| the fact that there are many different means to the same end. It is important to not see it only one way but in another light as well. |
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| Theory of systems and how they interact with one another. People are in constant interaction with various systems within the enviroment. |
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| System tendency to move from a more simplified to a more complex existence. |
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| Energy, information, or communication given from a system to another system or enviroment. |
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| Energy, information or communication flow received from other systems. |
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