Keyword: soft systems

Found 162 papers in total
The dynamics of control and mobile computing in distributed activities
The dynamics of control and mobile computing in distributed activities
2006,
Mobile technologies are increasingly finding a place in a multitude of organisational...
Exploring the use of the qualitative politicized influence diagram (QPID): A collaborative study of B2B in the automotive industry
Exploring the use of the qualitative politicized influence diagram (QPID): A collaborative study of B2B in the automotive industry
2007,
Deep and grounded understanding of complex socio-technical phenomena, such as...
Voices and values: linking values with participation in OR/MS in public policy making
Voices and values: linking values with participation in OR/MS in public policy making
2007,
It is now widely accepted that public policy development requires both an appreciation...
The application of systems perspectives to organisational change in electronic commerce
The application of systems perspectives to organisational change in electronic commerce
2002,
The potential operational and strategic advantages from electronic commerce (EC) have...
Modelling enabling capabilities
Modelling enabling capabilities
2003,
Reforms to UK Ministry of Defence acquisition organisations demand greater coherence...
Fields of application of soft systems methodology: a categorization of publications
Fields of application of soft systems methodology: a categorization of publications
2007,
In this article, we introduce a classification scheme for publications of articles on...
Causal maps and the evaluation of decision options – a review
Causal maps and the evaluation of decision options – a review
2006,
Causal maps are widely employed in problem-structuring interventions. They permit a...
Problem structuring using computer-aided morphological analysis
Problem structuring using computer-aided morphological analysis
2006,
General morphological analysis (GMA) is a method for structuring and investigating the...
Forms of conversation and problem structuring methods: a conceptual development
Forms of conversation and problem structuring methods: a conceptual development
2006,
Problem structuring methods (PSMs) are a family of participatory and interactive...
On becoming an expert in the use of problem structuring methods
On becoming an expert in the use of problem structuring methods
2006,
While much has been written about the theory and practice of using problem structuring...
Journey Making group workshops as a research tool
Journey Making group workshops as a research tool
2006,
Problem-structuring group workshops can be used in organizations as a consulting tool...
Evaluating problem-structuring methods: developing an approach to show the value and effectiveness of PSMs
Evaluating problem-structuring methods: developing an approach to show the value and effectiveness of PSMs
2006,
This paper discusses the challenges associated with the evaluation of...
Combining problem structuring methods with hard OR methods: the philosophical and practical challenges
Combining problem structuring methods with hard OR methods: the philosophical and practical challenges
2006,
Combinations of problem structuring methods with hard OR methodologies are seldom...
Beyond problem structuring methods: reinventing the future of OR/MS
Beyond problem structuring methods: reinventing the future of OR/MS
2006,
Some of the most influential pioneers of OR felt disappointed by the way it developed...
Quid pro quo: Reflections on the value of problem structuring group workshops
Quid pro quo: Reflections on the value of problem structuring group workshops
2006,
Attracting clients who are willing to invest in using a problem structuring method...
Process and content: two ways of using soft systems methodology
Process and content: two ways of using soft systems methodology
2006,
Soft systems methodology (SSM) includes several ways of gaining a rich appreciation of...
Past, present and future of problem structuring methods
Past, present and future of problem structuring methods
2006,
To be able to exploit the future opportunities for Operational Research (OR), we need...
Problem structuring in project management: an application of soft systems methodology (SSM)
Problem structuring in project management: an application of soft systems methodology (SSM)
2006,
Recent research suggests a major role for problem structuring methods (PSMs) in the...
A dynamic conceptual model to explore technology-based perturbations to a complex system: the Land Force
A dynamic conceptual model to explore technology-based perturbations to a complex system: the Land Force
2004,
Conceptual models are the critical first step to gaining distilled insights of complex...
Soft modelling in risk communication and management: examples in handling food risk
Soft modelling in risk communication and management: examples in handling food risk
2005,
Our aim in this paper is to explore the use of soft modelling in an integrated risk...
Unpacking developmental local government using Soft Systems Methodology and MCDA tools
Unpacking developmental local government using Soft Systems Methodology and MCDA tools
2005,
This paper presents two different analytical approaches that may be useful in...
A study of the Philadelphia knowledge economy
A study of the Philadelphia knowledge economy
2005,
A local civic organization, Greater Philadelphia First, engaged us to study the...
Soft systems methodology: A context within a 50-year retrospective of OR/MS
Soft systems methodology: A context within a 50-year retrospective of OR/MS
2005,
Soft systems methodology (SSM) has been used in the practice of operations research...
The moral impotence of contemporary experts
The moral impotence of contemporary experts
2004,
Technological growth in developed and developing countries in the 20th century has...
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