Systems archetypes at a glance

Author(s)
Kim, D. H.
Publication language
English
Pages
1pp
Date published
03 Jan 2022
Publisher
Pegasus Communications
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
System-wide performance

In a “Drifting Goals” situation, a gap between desired performance and current reality can be resolved either by taking corrective action to achieve the goal or by lowering the goal. The gap is often resolved by a gradual lowering of the goal. Over time, the performance level also drifts downward. This drift may happen so gradually, even without deliberate action, that the organization is not even aware of its impact.