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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
systems analysisholistic analysissystemic analysisintegrated systems approach
Antonyms / Antônimos
reductionist analysiscomponent-focused analysiselement-centered analysisisolated analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise centrada no sistema
Standard formal usage in academic and business contexts
São Paulo
análise sistêmica centralizada
Common alternative in corporate and consulting environments
Rio de Janeiro
análise focada no sistema
Less formal variant used in academic discussions
Portugal
análise centrada no sistema
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European academic contexts

Related Words

systems thinkingsystems theorysystems dynamicsholistic approachinterconnectednessfeedback loopsorganizational structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

look at the big picture
see how the pieces fit together
understand the whole ecosystem
join the dots
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