CYCLE (Inclusion)
Appearance
Charles François (2004). CYCLE (Inclusion), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 801.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 801 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |

A higher level cycle, superposed on lesser levels ones, that acts as a general process regulator (see fig.)
This model has been introduced by K. STEINBUCH (1974, p. 112). It gives a quite clear understanding of J.van GIGCH's control by recursion .
This very general model can be observed in many behavioral situations.
See also
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