TRADE-OFF
Charles François (2004). TRADE-OFF, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3597.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3597 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
- “An exchange of one aspect for another and the consideration of the effects of such exchange” (P. VENDRYES, p. 90).
Trade-offs are an interesting aspect of complex systems behavior: their wide variety, in ASHBY's terms, or stores of reserves, in VENDRYES' ones, allow for choice among many possible behaviors and better potential accomodation.