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OPS.11:3 - Forces

ForcePractical tension
local clarity and cross-structure effectsA narrow view makes one decision easy while hiding a prerequisite or consequence elsewhere.
end-to-end coordination and independent authorityThe result depends on several decisions, but their authority does not merge.
unlike quantities and comparisonMaterial, time, money, risk and human burden can all matter without having one valid scalar measure.
model detail and useful actionMore represented relations can increase effort without improving the current choice.
stable agreements and changing conditionsA coordinated plan can become infeasible after access, evidence, demand or commitment changes.