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Problem Structuring - Methodology in Practice

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Mike Yearworth BSc, PhD, MBA, MBCS, CEng, is Emeritus Professor of Management Science at the University of Exeter Business School. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Operational Research and the Systems Engineering Field Editor for Systems Research and Behavioral Science. Klappentext Current perspectives on approaches to problem structuring in operational research and engineering and prospects for problem structuring methods applicable to a wide range of practice. Bridging between operational research (OR) and engineering practice, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is grounded in the emergence of soft OR and its development over time as a distinctively new field, broadening the scope of OR to deal with issues of transforming, strategising, and planning in the context of wicked problems. The book is centred on a methodological framing of intervention processes known as problem structuring methods (PSMs) and the techniques presented are suitable for practitioners across a broad range of disciplines. Written by a highly qualified professor of engineering and management, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice contains four linked sections that cover: I. Problem formulation when dealing with wicked problems, justification for a methodological approach, the emergence of soft OR, the relevance of pragmatic philosophy to OR practice. II. Traces debates and issues in OR leading to the emergence of soft OR, comparative analysis of PSMs leading to a generic framework for soft OR practice, addressing practical considerations in delivering PSM interventions. III. Charts the emergence of a problem structuring sensibility in engineering practice, introduces a new PSM based on hierarchical process modelling (HPM) supported by teaching and case studies, makes the case for a processual turn in engineering practice supported by HPM with relevance to OR practice. IV. Evaluation of PSM interventions, survey of applications, use of group support systems, new developments supported by machine learning, recontextualising soft OR practice. Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is a thought-provoking and highly valuable resource relevant to all "students of problems." It is suitable for any UK Level 7 (or equivalent) programme in OR, engineering, or applied social science where a reflective, methodological approach to dealing with wicked problems is an essential requirement for practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiii Acknowledgements xxi Glossary xxv Section I The Problem of Problem Formulation 1 1 Origins 3 1.1 Why Methodology? 3 1.2 Why Not Problem-solving? 4 1.3 From Puzzles, Problems, to Messes 7 1.4 The Apparent Success of Operational Research 10 1.5 The Process of Problematisation 11 1.6 Problem Structuring Methods 13 1.7 Summary 15 2 Wicked and Messy Problems 17 2.1 On Dichotomies 17 2.2 Wicked and Tame 18 2.3 Swamps and High Ground 22 2.4 Problems and Messes 24 2.5 An Ontological Viewpoint 25 2.5.1 Cynefin 26 2.5.2 Wickedness and Anatomy of Complexity 26 2.5.3 The System of Systems Methodologies 28 2.6 The Burrell and Morgan Framework 29 2.7 Category Mistakes and Paradigm Incommensurability 31 3 A Pragmatic Framing 33 3.1 Dichotomies, Again 33 3.2 Organised Finding Out 35 3.3 Action Is Knowledge 41 3.4 Ways Forward 42 Section II Problem Structuring Methods 45 4 The Emergence of PSMs - A History 47 4.1 The Critique of the Mainstream OR Phase: Emergence of a New Paradigm 49 4.2 The Methodological Phase: Emergence of Core Methodologies 53 4.3 First Reflective Period 57 4.4 Summary 58 5 Comparison of Core Met...

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