A suprasystem , Also known as a supersystem, is a system that is integrated by other systems; that is, it is a larger system that integrates or contains small systems. These are known as minor systems or subsystems.
The suprasystems usually have direct influence on the activities that are executed in the systems that lodge.
A practical example of a suprasystem is the human body. This is integrated by the digestive system (which would be a subsystem) and, in turn, the digestive system is integrated by the stomach (another subsystem).
Another example of a suprasystem is the universe. This is formed by the subsystem of the Milky Way, and by another subsystem corresponding to the planets.
In general, a suprasystem allows a hierarchical organization of a group of organizations that work together for harmonious functioning and the achievement of a common goal.
Main characteristics
The suprasystem or supersystem could be understood as the environment or means for the operation of various systems.
The suprasystems are divided into complex units that are integrated into it. However, all these units are under your control since this is the main executor.
The 3 most representative examples of suprasystem
1- Business Suprasystem
In organizations, the existence of suprasystems is very common. In this sense, the company is the main environment where the activities are executed.
The organization this departments. Likewise, the departments are divided into other subsystems, which would be the small departments of one or two employees that fulfill more specific functions.
For example, the accounts payable department is the system; This is made up of the sub-departments of accounts payable to suppliers and accounts payable to doctors. The latter would be subsystems.
2- Continental suprasystem
This suprasystem is made up of the continents. In turn, the continents are divided into countries.
Each country has subsystems called cities and states. They are the smallest division of the supersystem.
An example is South America, which is the subcontinent of America. This subcontinent is classified as a suprasystem given that within it there is a series of countries that become a system, because they are also divided into cities.
3- Technological suprasystem
A basic example of this supersystem is computers. This is because the computer in general allows all the integrated components to work; the computer has parts that communicate with each other.
A computer system is the motherboard or motherboard. This connects some of the components that participate in the operation of the suprasystem.
At the same time, this mother card has a division where the RAM memory is located; there reside programs and main data of the computer. This RAM is part of a subsystem.
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