Section 2.3.6 in Boardman and Sauser discusses Variety, Parsimony, and Harmony.  Your assignment is to provide a written response that includes the following:

1. In your own words, describe the relationship between these three concepts. 
2. Provide an example (not in the text)  where these three concepts are at work and explain how the example demonstrates each one.
3. Summarize with a paragraph that discusses what these concepts mean to the practicing systems engineer.

For each # above, provide a paragraph.  Your total response should be no more than 1-2 pages, single spaced, 12 font.