A MODEL OF SOCIETY TO USE IN SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT PLANNING FOR SOCIETIES UNDER STRESS

Abstract

A model of society has been developed. It identifies key social and psychological factors that are crucial for societal system functioning. The model of society is described in conceptual, diagrammatic equation form. The analysis provides a first order quantitative estimate of values of some key social and psychological factors. This permits the incorporation of social and psychological factors in systems analysis of society in crisis. An illustrative example of such an analysis is presented. Conclusions regarding the importance of social and psychological factors in crisis and recovery situations are drawn. An appendix dealing with the human element problems of repair of a particular key power plant damaged by nuclear attack is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0700166

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  • Earl E. Hall

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Civil Defense
  • Commerce
  • Construction
  • Economic Systems
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Manufacturing
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • Social Problems
  • Social Sciences
  • Societies
  • Sociology

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  • Systems Analysis and Design