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This 6 page paper looks at reductionism and the use of the SDLC. Examples are provided. Systems theory is also explored in a general sense. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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to resolve a problem, one step at a time, and is something aligned with fragmentation (Finegan, 1993). When it comes to using reductionism in systems work, it is "formalized in
the system development life cycle (SDLC) and the alternative method of prototyping" (Finegan, 1993, p.232). Hence, reductionism is something that is aligned with the resolution of a problem which can
be fostered by the SDLC. Within systems theory, reductionism is merely the breaking down of a phenomena into constituent parts (Easterbrook, 2004). It helps programmers and end users to develop
a system and work within it on an ongoing basis. Systems theory should be first examined as it is the basis for the SDLC. In general, systems theory is one
that may be used for a variety of settings and disciplines. Walsh & Johnson (2001) remark: "Systems development is at the beginning of its life as a scientific discipline" (p.809).
Systems theory has been used in a variety of disciplines from sociology to business to politics. It is used in health care as well and the family is often viewed
as a system. Systems theory is applicable to most any occupation or niche because a system is something that is found everywhere. Nature includes systems and cycles and that is
apparent when watching a garden grow in May after planting seeds in February. Winter always turns to spring, and people sleep at night and wake in the morning. The flowers
grow and die on cue. In business, systems theory is a little different as personalities and dictates determine outcome. That said, systems theory can be used to analyze situations in
the office. It may also be applied in situations where personalities are not considered, such as in the design of a computer program. First, what is a system? Zemke (2001)
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