Table 1 General scheme for finding subsystem indicators
| Orientor | Subsystem performance | Contribution to total system (region) |
| X Existence |
Is the system viable ? |
Does subsystem contribute its specific share to existence and viability of total system? |
| P Psychological Needs | Is it compatible with psychological needs and culture? | Does it contribute to the psychological well-being of people? |
| E Effectiveness | Is it effective and efficient? | Does it contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the total system |
| F Freedom of action | Does it have the necessary freedom to respond and react as needed? | Does it contribute to the freedom of of the Action total system? |
| S Security | Is it secure, safe, stable ? | Does it contribute to the security, safety, and stabilty of the total system? |
| A Adaptability | Can it adapt to new challenges ? | Does it contribute to the flexibility and adaptability of the total system? |
| C Coexistence | Is it compatible with interacting subsystems ? | Does it contribute to the compatibility of the total system with its partner systems? |