DiSFUNCTION
Charles François (2004). DiSFUNCTION, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 943.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 943 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
Uncorrect or impaired functioning of a process corresponding to a subsystem in a system.
Disfunction may be caused by stress or wear, which in turn result of overload, or on the contrary, insufficient inputs or communication failure.
Disfunction passes easily unnoticed in its initial phases, a potentially very dangerous situation. A frequent monitoring of critical processes in systems is needed in order to avoid sudden and unforeseen disasters.