An introduction to theory of organization-technological reliability of a higher school functioning
The article, for the fist time ever, proposes regarding the activities of a higher education institute using the propositions and requirements of organization-technological reliability (OTR) theory. For this purpose, the concept of «higher education processes» (HEP) has been refined, with subdivision into education, scientific research and accessory HEPs. Such an approach allows formalization and optimization of every stage of HEP preparation and implementation. The principal criterion being the reliability of a higher education institution's reliability. The development of HEPS is presented in linear or net graphs, cyclograms. Actual HEP examples are demonstrated as linear graphs and net graphs of the «peaks-events» for an educational process, as well as a cyclogram of a parallel-sequential development process of four specialized education programs at a learning chair. A decision making technology accounting for several criteria va-lues (processes duration; their quality; expen-ses on HEP implementation) is reviewed. HEP prediction and management tasks are formulated. HEP parameter identification methods are researched. Quantitative characteristics of HEP reliability (probability of HEP opera-tion; provability of timely completion of the work scope etc.) are analyzed.