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Systems thinking is a methodology for understanding interconnected elements to improve performance. This approach, rooted in structure and feedback, offers valuable applications in veterinary medicine beyond business management.

Area of Science:

  • Systems Science
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Management Science

Background:

  • Systems are defined by interconnected elements organized for a purpose.
  • Structure and feedback are critical determinants of system behavior and success.
  • Understanding these properties is key to improving system performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the origins of systems thinking.
  • To describe a systems thinking methodology.
  • To highlight its applicability in veterinary medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on systems thinking origins.
  • Description of a systems thinking methodology.
  • Discussion of cross-disciplinary applications.
Keywords:
FeedbackStructureSystems thinkingVeterinary

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  • Understanding system dynamics can lead to more effective long-term strategies.
  • The methodology's origins in business management do not limit its broader utility.