Järjestelmäpohjainen

Järjestelmäpohjainen is a Finnish adjective meaning "system-based" or "based on a system." It is formed from the noun järjestelmä (system) and the suffix -pohjainen (based on), consistent with Finnish compounding. The term is used to describe concepts, methods, or designs that treat a system as a cohesive whole rather than focusing solely on individual parts.

Common contexts include information technology, systems engineering, business process management, and education. Examples include järjestelmäpohjainen arkkitehtuuri (system-based architecture), järjestelmäpohjainen suunnittelu (system-based design), and järjestelmäpohjainen lähestymistapa (system-based approach). The usage signals emphasis on interconnections, interfaces, and holistic properties of the entire system.

Key features typically associated with a järjestelmäpohjainen approach are holistic analysis, integration across subsystems, consideration of feedback loops, and attention to system-wide performance and interoperability. It often relies on modeling, systems theory, and architecture frameworks to ensure coherence across components.

Relation to related terms: it is distinct from device-based (laitepohjainen) or component-based (komponenttipohjainen) perspectives. It is closely related to systems thinking (järjestelmäajattelu), which provides the theoretical basis for recognizing emergent properties and interdependencies within complex systems. See also: järjestelmäajattelu.