System Simulation: A Comprehensive Guide
Elements of a System
A system comprises entities, activities, resources, and controls. These elements define the who, what, where, when, and how of system processing.
Entities
Entities are the items processed within a system, such as products, customers, and documents. They can be classified into three types:
- Human or animated (clients, patients, etc.)
- Inanimate (parts, stationery, etc.)
- Intangibles (calls, emails, projects, etc.)
Activities
Activities are tasks performed within the system, such as filling,
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System Implementation
Six Major Activities:
- Coding
- Testing
- Installation
- Documentation
- Training
- Support
System Implementation (Cont.)
Purpose:
- To convert final physical system specifications into working and reliable software
- To document work that has been done
- To provide help for current and future users
The Process of Coding, Testing, and Installation
Coding
Physical design specifications are turned into working computer code.
Testing
- Tests are performed using various strategies.
- Testing performed in parallel with
Stage 2: Action Recruitment & Selection Process
Stage 2: Action Recruitment
The Search for Candidates
The search for candidates, receipt of tenders, and the selection process are crucial. Candidate sourcing involves utilizing various recruitment sources to identify and locate potential candidates.
Internal Recruitment
Prioritizing internal recruitment, when feasible, allows for the utilization of existing human potential within the company. However, due to specific labor market characteristics, this approach may not always be achievable.
Job Advertisement
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Managerial Competencies
Definition and Importance
Managerial competencies are the set of knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes that a person needs to be effective in a wide range of positions and various types of organizations. These competencies are essential for success in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Key Managerial Competencies
- Communication competency: Includes informal and formal communication and negotiation.
- Strategic action competency: Involves understanding the industry,
Organization and Leadership in Educational Projects
Objectives and Structure
Objectives of the Organization
Objectives of the organization: Means by which its activity in the organization becomes a single set that seeks the satisfaction of personal needs.
Organizational Structure
Organizational structure: Distribution and management of all the elements that make up a reality.
Vertical Organization
Vertical organization: The distribution of levels of authority and responsibility; define and brand the organization functions according to established law and
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Systems Theory
What is a System?
A system is a coordinated set of parts that interact to achieve a goal.
Types of Systems
- Open System: Interacts with the environment by importing energy, transforming it, and exporting the converted energy.
- Closed System: Unable to interact with the environment in the way described above.
Components of a System
- Objects: The parts or components of a system. For example, atoms, stars, genes, neurons. These parts are often physical.
- Attributes: The properties