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LIVING
SYSTEMS MODEL (Miller) |
INFORMATION |
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MATERIAL-ENERGY |
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STAGE |
FUNCTION |
BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION |
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LDS CHURCH SPECIFICS |
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INPUT |
(1) Input Transducer (brings information into the system) |
mailrooms, e-mail servers, fax machines, marketing depts., related
personnel |
+ members,
missionary org. |
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(2) Ingestor (brings material-energy into the system) |
mailrooms, receiving depts., electricity/gas/water inputs, cash registers, sales depts., purchasing depts., related personnel |
+ members, missionary
org. |
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THROUGHPUT |
(3) Internal Transducer (receives and converts information brought into system) |
desktop inboxes/outboxes (for e-mail and paper messages), desktop telephones, intranet servers, blackberries, related personnel |
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(4) Channel and
Net (distributes information throughout the
system) |
radio, messenger
personnel |
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priesthood/auxiliary orgs. |
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(5) Decoder (prepares information for use by the system) |
display screens, speakers (for phone and computers), software, personnel who understand/interpret |
+ local and general priesthood authority, Correlation Committee |
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(6) Timer (maintains the appropriate spatial/temporal
relationships) |
clocks, timers, schedules, calendars, floor plans, related personnel |
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(7) Associator (maintain appropriate relationships between information
sources) |
filing systems/policies, accounting depts., related personnel |
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(8) Memory (stores information for system use) |
filing cabinets, digital storage media, paper, voicemail, libraries, off-site storage, related
personnel |
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(9) Decider (makes decisions about various system
operations) |
executive and departmental personnel who dictate policy/ specific actions or determine needs |
+ local and general priesthood authority, Correlation Committee |
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(10) Encoder (converts information to needed and usable form) |
keyboards/mice, microphones, pens/pencils, printers, related personnel |
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(11) Reproducer (with information, carries on reproductive
function) |
personnel who plan and execute mergers, acquisitions, and changes to
corporate form |
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(12) Boundary (with information, protects system from
outside influences) |
firewalled networks, hardwired networks, buildings, personnel entrusted with confidential information, security personnel, personnel who plan and set up new offices in other locations, instructional materials and manuals, corporate structure, lawyers |
+ local and general priesthood authority, Correlation Committee, Strengthening the Members Committee, Danites (historically),
missionary org. |
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(13) Distributor (distributes material-energy for use throughout
the system) |
wires, pipes, hallways, related personnel |
+
priesthood/auxiliary orgs. |
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(14) Converter (converts material-energy into suitable form for use by the
system) |
lightbulbs, radiators, boilers, motors, drinking fountains, kitchens,
eyeglasses |
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(15) Producer (synthesizes material-energy for use within
the system) |
personnel who use material-energy to do their jobs, product manufacturing
machinery |
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(16) Material-Energy Storage (stores material-energy used by the system) |
refrigerators, batteries, fuel/ holding tanks, water bottles, boxes, warehouses, related personnel |
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(17) Motor (handles mobility of various parts of the
system) |
tractors, forklifts, carts, elevators, vacuums, toilets, fans, trains, personal transportation, related personnel |
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(18) Supporter (provides physical support to the system) |
buildings, desks, chairs, clothing,
related personnel |
+ priesthood/auxiliary
orgs. |
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OUTPUT |
(19) Output Transducer (handles information output of the system) |
mailrooms, e-mail servers, fax machines, marketing depts., PR depts.,
related personnel |
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(20) Extruder (handles material-energy discharged by
the system) |
sewage outputs, drainage, shipping depts. |
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