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Glossary of Terms
Integration requires the structures of knowledge, the benefit of
information, and meaningful data to determine the alternative ways
in which to integrate a product or service.
Integration is defined variously as a unifying process (Kirk et al.
2009), the progressive linking of system components to merge functional characteristics into an interoperable system (Haskins 2007),
the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.*
Integration frame: The integration frame is one dimension of the integration
framework. In the case of the causalities framework, one of the integration frames is the set of processes that portray the mechanisms of
integration. The other integration frame is the objects and their associated representations as functions and behaviors that represent the
product or service. An integration frame is a constituent part of
the framework that represents the structural member that defines
the framework.
Integration framework: An integration framework provides the basis for
identifying principles that have substantial theoretical foundation(s).
Integration framework that reflects theory and best practices in systems fields—engineering, sociology, psychology, biology, cybernetics, computer science, economics, management, and the like. The
integration framework provides the venue and rules for combining
the items within the integration frames (termed frames).
Integrative mechanism: The mechanisms of integration construct, bind, and
instigate (or allow for) change in the natural and social world. The
mechanisms of integration are a universal “adhesive.”
Intellectual objects: Intellectual objects are entities by reason or principle.
All that is not physical is intellectual. A person is a physical object,
but the thoughts of a person are intellectual objects.
Interaction: Interaction is defined as the transfer of EMMI. Interaction is
characterized by the transfer of something from one object (sender)
to another object (receiver).
Interface: An interface is within the boundary that separate two objects or
two processes. Physical connection of two objects results in an interface. Functions occur at the interface between two objects.
Iterative: To do again or to do something similar to that which was done
before with the aim of improving on what was done before. Iterative
processes are typified as refinements on existing objects or existing
processes.
Juxtapose: Being placed or placed close together physically, functionally, or
behaviorally.
Key stakeholder: Key stakeholders are those who represent the totality of
the people who have various needs associated with the product or
service that is to be built, used, and disposed. Those needs could be
embodied in some form of substantial risk, consequential opportunity, significant influence, or essential support.
Glossary of Terms
Integration requires the structures of knowledge, the benefit of
information, and meaningful data to determine the alternative ways
in which to integrate a product or service.
Integration is defined variously as a unifying process (Kirk et al.
2009), the progressive linking of system components to merge functional characteristics into an interoperable system (Haskins 2007),
the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.*
Integration frame: The integration frame is one dimension of the integration
framework. In the case of the causalities framework, one of the integration frames is the set of processes that portray the mechanisms of
integration. The other integration frame is the objects and their associated representations as functions and behaviors that represent the
product or service. An integration frame is a constituent part of
the framework that represents the structural member that defines
the framework.
Integration framework: An integration framework provides the basis for
identifying principles that have substantial theoretical foundation(s).
Integration framework that reflects theory and best practices in systems fields—engineering, sociology, psychology, biology, cybernetics, computer science, economics, management, and the like. The
integration framework provides the venue and rules for combining
the items within the integration frames (termed frames).
Integrative mechanism: The mechanisms of integration construct, bind, and
instigate (or allow for) change in the natural and social world. The
mechanisms of integration are a universal “adhesive.”
Intellectual objects: Intellectual objects are entities by reason or principle.
All that is not physical is intellectual. A person is a physical object,
but the thoughts of a person are intellectual objects.
Interaction: Interaction is defined as the transfer of EMMI. Interaction is
characterized by the transfer of something from one object (sender)
to another object (receiver).
Interface: An interface is within the boundary that separate two objects or
two processes. Physical connection of two objects results in an interface. Functions occur at the interface between two objects.
Iterative: To do again or to do something similar to that which was done
before with the aim of improving on what was done before. Iterative
processes are typified as refinements on existing objects or existing
processes.
Juxtapose: Being placed or placed close together physically, functionally, or
behaviorally.
Key stakeholder: Key stakeholders are those who represent the totality of
the people who have various needs associated with the product or
service that is to be built, used, and disposed. Those needs could be
embodied in some form of substantial risk, consequential opportunity, significant influence, or essential support.