Traditional Systems Analysis and Design Education Fails to Teach Critical Systems Thinking.
The article explores what elements of systems thinking are taught to potential systems analysts. It looks at different models of systems thinking and compares them to what is typically included in Systems Analysis and Design textbooks. The findings show that the focus is often on breaking down systems into parts and understanding their boundaries, rather than on broader system concepts like synergism and dynamic equilibrium. The author suggests that educators should discuss what aspects of systems thinking should be emphasized in the education of future systems analysts.