This paper discusses the nature of Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) as methodology
for dealing with complex issues. Aspects of managing complexity relating particularly to the …

Uses a case study to show how Checkland′ s soft systems methodology (SSM) may be
used as a vehicle for developing competence profiles inhuman resource management. The …

The aim of this paper is to consider primary attributes of complexity in situational contexts,
particularly within the scope of systems modelling and methodology, and to ascertain which …

Organizational crisis management has become a very important and fundamental tool for
the survival and growth of a firm or corporation. Well-known examples of major crises …

The following paper presents the learning outcomes from an investigation into the aspects of
complexity involved in architecture-based analysis. Using a framework of situational …

This paper analyzed the soft system characters of construction projects and the applicability
on using Soft System Methodology (SSM) for risk analysis after a brief review of SSM. Taking …

Engineers and planners have for long grappled with the dilemma of when to use quantitative
as opposed to qualitative methodologies to tackle complex problems such as crisis and …

Abstract Systems architecture is a discipline that seeks to model the abstract form of a
system and reason about the qualities of the end system artefact with respect to the design …

This qualitative research study examined the impact of administrator's knowledge and
implementation of systems thinking tools in Pennsylvania rural schools. Thirteen rural …

As computer-based systems become more embedded in organisations and integrated into
organisational activity, they also become proportionately more complex …