Managing and Engineering Complex Technological Systems

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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Presents the origins and evolution of the systems engineering discipline and helps readers gain a personal familiarity with systems engineering experts: their experience, opinions and attitudes in this field This book is based on a qualitative study that includes dozens of in-depth interviews with experts in the systems engineering field. This book is broken into three main parts. The first part is a general overview of the systems engineering field. The second part discusses the changes the systems engineering discipline has undergone with the analysis as case studies of two significant Israeli defence systems projects: the IAI Lavi project and the Iron Dome project. The third part of this book contains interviews with renowned experts in the systems engineering field. This part is divided into five sections: systems engineering as the answer to the challenges of a complex technological world – the aerospace industries; the development of systems engineering in the commercial and industrial worlds, and in complex civil systems; the impact of the accelerated development of the computing world on systems engineering processes; systems engineering and the academic world; and systems engineering in the world of training and consulting. This book presents the main insights derived from the interviews, and an analysis and discussion of the question of the relevance of systems engineering to the management world. Some highlights of this book are that it Integrates the technological aspects with the behavioural aspects of the fieldServes managerial needs of engineering and management in general, so managers with no technical background can derive knowledge from this bookProvides approaches for seeing beyond technology-understanding the missionManaging and Engineering Complex Technological Systems is a great resource on management for managers as well as systems engineers.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-11-20
Mått163 x 234 x 23 mm
Vikt522 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor240
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781119068594

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WORDS FROM INCOSE PRESIDENT ixWORDS FROM THE HEAD OF THE BERNARD M. GORDON CENTER FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TECHNION xiWORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISRAELI SOCIETY FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INCOSE−IL xiiiWORDS FROM THE WRITERS xvPREFACE xixLIST OF INTERVIEWEES (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) xxiiiPART I SYSTEMS ENGINEERING – A GENERAL OVERVIEW 11.1 The Origins, History, and Uniqueness of Systems Engineering 31.1.1 On The Essence of Systems Engineering, 51.1.2 The Different Types of Systems Engineering, 61.2 A Multidisciplinary, Systemic View 81.2.1 The Boundaries of a System, 91.2.2 Systems of Systems, 101.2.3 Managing the Human Factor, 111.2.4 Traits Derived From an Interdisciplinary, Systemic View, 111.3 The Systems Engineer as Manager and Leader 141.3.1 Systems Engineering and Technological Project Management, 171.4 The Evolution of a Systems Engineer 191.4.1 The Main Paths of Development of Systems Engineers, 201.4.2 The Evolution of Software Engineers Into Systems Engineers, 221.4.3 The Training of Systems Engineers, 231.5 Systems Engineering in Various Organizations 251.5.1 Who is a Systems Engineer? – A Question of Terminology, 281.6 The Future of Systems Engineering 29PARTII AWORLD OF COMPLEX PROJECTS – THEN AND NOW 332.1 The IAI Lavi Project – The Dream and Downfall 352.1.1 The Feasibility Study, 362.1.2 The Project, 392.1.3 The End of the Project and Further Insights, 492.2 The Iron Dome Project – Development Under Fire 522.2.1 Background and Preparations, 53PARTIII THE INTERVIEWS 693.1 Developments in a Complex, Technological World – The Aviation and Space Industries 713.1.1 Structured, Multidisciplinary Methods of Resolving Lateral Problems, 713.1.2 Planning Systems that Fit the Needs of Both Clients and Users, 793.1.3 Seeing Beyond Technology – Understanding the Mission, 863.1.4 Simplification Capabilities in a Complex Environment, 953.1.5 Complex Mega-Systems That Cannot be Supervised, 1043.2 Developments in Industry and Commerce and in Complex Civilian Systems 1113.2.1 The Ability to Identify Bottlenecks and Eliminate Them, 1113.2.2 Well-Organized Work is Always Needed; the Problem is People Don’t Always Want to Make the Effort, 1183.2.3 Management-Oriented Systems Engineers Also See The Business Aspects, 1263.3 The Influence of the Accelerated Progress in the Computing World 1393.3.1 When a Critical Mass of Processes and Methods is Formed, A New Profession is Born, 1393.3.2 Looking at a Problem From Different Angles, 1453.3.3 Venturing Beyond the Core-Subjects to Study New Areas, 1523.3.4 The Abstract Level of Discussion is of Great Value, 1573.3 Systems Engineering and Academia 1663.3.1 Applying Holistic Thinking, 1663.3.2 A Powerful Natural Curiosity and an Ability to Truly Like People, 1713.3.3 Expanding the Boundaries of the System, 175References, 1883.5 Systems Engineering in the World of Training and Consulting 1893.5.1 Combining Engineering and Management Skills, 1893.5.2 Model-Based Systems Engineering, 1953.5.3 The Main Requirement: Keeping Up With Schedules, 200INDEX 207