A system's purpose is a composite of multiple purposes. These purposes can be referred to as dimensions of purpose. These purposes are the fundamental purposes common to a particular system type. The purposes of primary concern for strategic management are those of a social system, which is a model for the business organization.

Social system purposes --

• Generate wealth
• Generate truth
• Effect choices
• Create commitment
• Institutionalize values

See social system for an elaboration on these purposes in a comprehensive description of a social system.