system-centered analysis
[/ˈsɪstəm ˈsentərd əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: system-centered analyses
análise centrada no sistema
1. An analytical approach that prioritizes the examination of interconnected components and their relationships within a defined system rather than focusing on individual elements in isolation
The researcher employed a system-centered analysis to understand how different departments interact within the organization.
O pesquisador utilizou uma análise centrada no sistema para compreender como diferentes departamentos interagem dentro da organização.
2. A methodology that treats the system as a whole entity and examines how its structure, processes, and feedback loops function together
System-centered analysis reveals that changing one variable affects multiple other aspects of the business model.
A análise centrada no sistema revela que alterar uma variável afeta múltiplos outros aspectos do modelo de negócios.
System-centered analysis is a prominent methodology in Brazilian academic institutions, particularly in business administration, engineering, and organizational studies programs. In the USA, it gained prominence with the rise of systems thinking in the 1990s-2000s and is now standard in management consulting firms, especially in São Paulo's business district. The approach reflects a shift from reductionist to holistic problem-solving, valued in both cultures for addressing complex organizational and environmental challenges.
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