On the broad‐spectrum analysis of general system theory

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to give broad‐spectrum analysis of general system theory, including the researching approach – dynamic structure approach, the study on general object system by broad‐spectrum analysis, and the study of general cognitive system by broad‐spectrum analysis, etc.

Design/methodology/approach

The theoretical basis of broad‐spectrum analysis is dynamic structuralism, which, therefore, leads to the fact that its methodology is dynamic structural methodology, including that from the perspective of generalized structure, that from the dynamic perspective (the fluxional viewpoint of structure and the transforming viewpoint of structure).

Findings

Generalized structural models of general object system (including general thing system and general dynamic system, general cognitive system and general value system) are given in this paper. It shows a unique perspective of broad‐spectrum analysis, its close relationship with general system theory and the viewpoints of many questions in general system.

Research limitations/implications

The details of the structural models in this paper have to be worked out.

Practical implications

The methodological principle for us to analyze, study, optimize, and control the general system is provided.

Originality/value

Generalized structural models of this paper originate from pansystem methodology and discrete mathematics. This paper has the value of methodology for those who are studying general systems.

Citation

Zhang, Y. (2009), "On the broad‐spectrum analysis of general system theory", Kybernetes, Vol. 38 No. 10, pp. 1849-1855. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920910994385