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Thinking in systems allows you to view problems as parts of a whole and gives you a tool set to address those problems. In this activity, you will use your knowledge of systems thinking methodologies to analyze a scenario and map the relationships between the parts of a system.

Prompt

Questions: To successfully complete this activity, address the following:

• Define the following systems-thinking concepts in your own words:
• Define systems thinking, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
• Describe collections and how they are distinguished from systems.
• Define feedback loop, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
• Define stock and flow diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
• Define casual loop diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
• The following scenario describes the system used for fulfilling an online order at Lost Pines Outfitters, a medium-sized outdoor clothing store. Read this scenario and create a basic map of the system using Microsoft Visio.