The systems engineering principle of decomposition also
provides a methodological process to not only identify, but to
measure the inputs, the time and cost associated with the
process itself, and the outputs. For the same reason systems
engineering uses requirements traceability to ensure adherence
to system requirements, the analytical process provides a
means of comparing business process outputs to both the
inputs, as well as measuring those outputs in terms of
efficiencies and effectiveness.
Systems engineering supports the development and
maintenance of good design. That design leads to a design
decision in complex systems development. The result of this
analysis could be an improved design for the flow of
information within the management function of the project
organization. The emphasis of the management work needs to
be on the management system, rather than the piece parts and
daily responses typical of the project organization workday. In
essence, we are suggesting that the project manager become,
the chief systems engineer of the project organization.