Title :
Intent Structures
Author :
Warfield, John N.
Author_Institution :
Social and Management Systems Department, Battelle Columbus Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43201.
fDate :
3/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The process of goal formation is presently inefficient¿ suffering from neglect, confusion of nomenclature, problems of group dynamics, and other difficulties. Intent structures furnish a practical mechanism for use in individual or group formation of goals. Such structures can become a kind of portrait of an organization, characterizing it much more effectively than an organization chart. Intent structures can also serve as a basis for managing complex system programs. Examples of intent structures are given which relate to education and new city design.
Keywords :
Cities and towns; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Joining processes; Logic; Organization Charts;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TSMC.1973.5408494