{"product_id":"managing-and-engineering-complex-technological-systems-9781119068594","title":"Managing and Engineering Complex Technological","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresents 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORDS FROM INCOSE PRESIDENT ix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORDS FROM THE HEAD OF THE BERNARD M. GORDON CENTER FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TECHNION xi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISRAELI SOCIETY FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INCOSE\u003c\/b\u003e−\u003cb\u003eIL xiii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORDS FROM THE WRITERS xv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE xix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIST OF INTERVIEWEES (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) xxiii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I SYSTEMS ENGINEERING – A GENERAL OVERVIEW 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.1 The Origins, History, and Uniqueness of Systems Engineering 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1.1 On The Essence of Systems Engineering, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1.2 The Different Types of Systems Engineering, 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.2 A Multidisciplinary, Systemic View 8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 The Boundaries of a System, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Systems of Systems, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Managing the Human Factor, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.4 Traits Derived From an Interdisciplinary, Systemic View, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.3 The Systems Engineer as Manager and Leader 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Systems Engineering and Technological Project Management, 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.4 The Evolution of a Systems Engineer 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 The Main Paths of Development of Systems Engineers, 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 The Evolution of Software Engineers Into Systems Engineers, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 The Training of Systems Engineers, 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.5 Systems Engineering in Various Organizations 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Who is a Systems Engineer? – A Question of Terminology, 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.6 The Future of Systems Engineering 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePARTII AWORLD OF COMPLEX PROJECTS – THEN AND NOW 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.1 The IAI Lavi Project – The Dream and Downfall 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 The Feasibility Study, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 The Project, 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 The End of the Project and Further Insights, 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.2 The Iron Dome Project – Development Under Fire 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Background and Preparations, 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePARTIII THE INTERVIEWS 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.1 Developments in a Complex, Technological World – The Aviation and Space Industries 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 Structured, Multidisciplinary Methods of Resolving Lateral Problems, 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 Planning Systems that Fit the Needs of Both Clients and Users, 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.3 Seeing Beyond Technology – Understanding the Mission, 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.4 Simplification Capabilities in a Complex Environment, 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.5 Complex Mega-Systems That Cannot be Supervised, 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.2 Developments in Industry and Commerce and in Complex Civilian Systems 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 The Ability to Identify Bottlenecks and Eliminate Them, 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Well-Organized Work is Always Needed; the Problem is People Don’t Always Want to Make the Effort, 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Management-Oriented Systems Engineers Also See The Business Aspects, 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.3 The Influence of the Accelerated Progress in the Computing World 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 When a Critical Mass of Processes and Methods is Formed, A New Profession is Born, 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Looking at a Problem From Different Angles, 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Venturing Beyond the Core-Subjects to Study New Areas, 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 The Abstract Level of Discussion is of Great Value, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.3 Systems Engineering and Academia 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Applying Holistic Thinking, 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 A Powerful Natural Curiosity and an Ability to Truly Like People, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Expanding the Boundaries of the System, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 Systems Engineering in the World of Training and Consulting 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Combining Engineering and Management Skills, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Model-Based Systems Engineering, 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.3 The Main Requirement: Keeping Up With Schedules, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406978523479,"sku":"9781119068594","price":93.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119068594.jpg?v=1730497766","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/managing-and-engineering-complex-technological-systems-9781119068594","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}