A model of set interrelated principles
and concepts that explains an
organizations complex entities.
What is it?
Used to find processes to maintain and
processes to improve an organization, a
business or a simple app.
It can be applied in
different fields, for
example.
Solar System.
The endocrine system.
or to any security system.
History
Ludwig von Bertanlanffy developed the General System Theory
to solve the problem of explaining the operation of all systems.
The theory was further developed by Ross Ahby.
1955
Born in September 6, 1903 in London.
He studied and became a
doctor at Cambridge University.
Was widely influential in Cybernetics Systems
Theory, and complex systems.
He died in 1972.
1936
Born september 19, 1901 in Atzgersdort, Austria
He studied philosophy of science
and biology and eventually to
study biology at the University of
Vienna.
He wrote the most famous book on the Gneral System Theory.
He died in Buffalo New York in 1972.
GTS (General System Theory) FACTS
1. That real systems are exposed
to, and work together with, their
environments and can obtain
qualitatively new peoperties
through development resulting in
constant development.
2. The same concepts and
principles of organizations
underline different
disciplines providing a
basis for their unification.
why is it important?
All disciplines that utilize systems.
Has served for the development
of systems. Many organizations
rely on this theory to help business
run efficiently.