Fact Sheet TE11 Technology, Engineering & Design Universal System Model 1.
The universal systems model is an attempt to simplify our view of a complex system. 2.
The sequence of the universal systems model is input, process, output, and feedback. 3.
A system is a group of parts that work together as a whole to complete a function. 4.
Input is something that enters a process from the outside and is acted upon by a process. 5.
Capital is an input in the universal systems model. 6.
Seven inputs to the universal system model are people, information, capital, material, tools, energy and time. 7.
In the universal systems model, input includes the design, information needed to build the product. 8.
Process is the "action" part of the universal systems model. 9.
A process is the steps taken to complete a task. 10. In the universal systems model, process includes the making and building the product. 11. Building a structure is a process for a construction company. 12. The output is the result of the process. 13. A completed structure (building) is an output for a construction company, but that same completed structure would be an input or resource for a manufacturing company. 14. Construction plans for a building or structure would be an output for an architectural company. 15. The output is the finished product in the universal system model. 16. Feedback is the evaluation of a system and provides new information, input for a system. Miscellaneous Words Attempt – verb, noun; try, to make an effort Perspective – noun; view; outlook; overview; mindset; relation; view point Result – noun; effect brought about by something – verb: derive, emerge; happen; develop Sequence – noun, verb; order; one after another Structure – noun; make up, building, framework Universal – adjective; worldwide; whole, all cases, common, present everywhere EXCEL: ‐ACT‐REFLECT‐CORRECT‐REPEAT‐ Fact_Sheet_T103_03_Universal_System_Model.docx Page 1 of 1