Systems and Environment : A Critical Analysis on Arguments Regarding System Change

Abstract

When it comes to the problem betweem systems and environment, and the issues regarding change and reformation of systems, there are several essential perspectives to be considered, although they are neglected in many arguments.These points are as follows : 1.The content and direction of an argument differs depending on the range and level of the system concerned.In spite of this, many argyments are lacking in determination of the range and level of systems.Various conclusions for each argument might be dllived from differences in this determination.One must clarify the range of systems in order to compare an argument to others. 2.The structures of both systems and environment are not homogeneous. There are various subsystems within the structure, and also dynamism that each subsystem moves toward its own respective goal.Therefore, one must conduct thorough research through proof on correlation among different subsystems within the system concerned, on mutuality among different systems which compose the environment, and complicated interdependence among a system itself or its subsystems and systems composing the environment. 3.Regarding arguments on the change and reformation of systems, one should show the process of change or reformation when one points out the problems in existing systems and suggests an alternative system. In such a case, one should conduct cost-benefit analysis.In the cost-benefit analysis, one's perspective must be on the individual level, concerning how cost or benefit is distributed among individuals, as well as on the aggregate level, as in an entire society.