Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
systemic problem
Noun
/sɪsˈtɛmɪk ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
A systemic problem is an issue that affects an entire system rather than just a specific part of it.
Examples
- The education system faces a systemic problem that requires comprehensive reform.
- Poverty is often a systemic problem that involves social, economic, and political factors.
- The company’s organizational culture has a systemic problem that affects employee morale.
Meaning
It refers to challenges or issues that are deeply rooted within the structure of a system, making them complex and difficult to solve.
Synonyms
- Structural issue
- Institutional problem
- System-wide challenge
