The general systems theory encompasses all disciplines that utilize systems
Is extremely generic
Is extremely generic and can be applicable to many
different fields
HISTORY
In 1936, ludwig von
Bertanlanffy developed the
general systems theory
The theory was further
developed by Ross Ashby in
1955
Born in September 6,
1903 in London
Was widely influential in cybernetics ,
systems theory and complex systems
He wrote the most famous
book on the general systems
theory.
Born september 19, 1901 in
Atzgerdorf, Austri
Bertalanffy expressed that real systems are
exposed to, and work together with,
environments anda can obtain qualitatively
new properties through development resulting
in constant development.
HOW IS GST RELEVANT TO US?
As time and technology has evolved, there has been great emphasis on
information systems
Many organizations such as IBM and
Texas instruments rely on this
theory to help their business run
efficient
INFORMATION SYSTEM
system consisting of the network of all
communication channels used within an
organization
NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM
Includes protection of information and
property from theft, or natural disaster,
while allowing the infotmation.