1. In this case history, what is the “system” and what are its elements? What is the “environment,” and what are the elements of the environment?
2. Describe the interaction between the system and its environment.
3. Do you feel that important decisions made in this project represent “system thinking”? Explain.
4. Comment on the concept of “integration” in the project. How were aspects of the project integrated or not integrated?
5. What are the main factors that contributed to cancellation of the project? Which of these factors would you characterize as project
management?
