PERFORMANCE
Charles François (2004). PERFORMANCE, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2525.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2525 ▶ |
| Object type | General information |
The results effectively obtained through a process or by a system, compared with the maximum possible or suitable optimum.
The definition emphasizes two different possible criteria for measuring performance. Of course, the maximum possible does not always corresponds to the suitable optimum because, in a complex system, each subsystem or process does not only work for its own benefit and, in many cases must, or should respect constraints needed to secure the best possible general performance of the system as a whole.