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De, Meij Garcia-Montoya Luisa Fernanda. "Systematic narratives : a study of an information system for the Colombian coffee industry." Thesis, University of Lincoln, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.387701.

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Boigey, Philippe. "Essai de modélisation de la complexité sociale des projets et étude de cas." Thesis, Toulouse 1, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015TOU10027/document.

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Cette recherche a pour objectif de modéliser la complexité des projets pour mieux la maîtriser et, ce faisant, mieux les piloter. Elle s’inscrit ainsi dans une perspective managériale de conduite des projets et d’amélioration de leurs performances. Elle est née de constats convergents sur les limites (théoriques et pratiques) du management de projet dans le contexte contemporain. Elle vise plus particulièrement à réintégrer dans ce pilotage les dynamiques sociales constitutives du projet. Avec elles, c’est donc l’irréductible complexité des systèmes sociaux et des activités concrètes qui s’y d

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Malackanič, Roman. "Analýza komplexného systému firmy." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-193320.

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This diploma thesis focuses on the analysis of a particular soft complex system in the company. This system is a running car service with a determined problem situation. This system and its problem is then evaluated in terms of soft systems methodology, system dynamics and critical systems heuristics. The theoretical section provides concepts to understand the complexity and also individual system approaches. As beneficial of work I consider the practical part, which is aimed to the analysis of complex real-world system using the selected approaches as well as an evaluation of these approaches

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Donaires, Omar Sacilotto. "A natureza sistêmica das capacidades dinâmicas: uma abordagem evolutiva à estratégia organizacional." Universidade de São Paulo, 2018. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/96/96132/tde-20112018-103708/.

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A teoria sobre as capacidades dinâmicas acolhe influências de várias teorias que a antecederam no campo da economia, da teoria das organizações e da estratégia. Em função dessas influências variadas, seu construto central, a capacidade dinâmica, tornou-se complexo e multifacetado. Vários autores especulam acerca da natureza e da evolução das capacidades dinâmicas. A percepção que se tem a partir das definições fornecidas pelos autores seminais é de que a natureza das capacidades dinâmicas é sistêmica e evolutiva. Em particular, é perceptível a afinidade do conceito de capacidades dinâmicas com

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Rocha-Bello-Bertin, Patricia. "Towards effective governance of information in a Brazilian agricultural research organisation." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2014. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14630.

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There are three different uses of the term 'information' in ordinary language: in the restricted sense, it means diverse types of material objects, such as data or documents ('information as thing'); alternatively, the term is used as in reference to the act of informing or becoming informed ('information as process'), or to equate to knowledge ('information as knowledge'). Each of these connotations represents a legitimate view of information in its own right, being equally significant to information-intensive organisations. The literature lacks studies that approach information from an integ

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Galli, Federico. "Studio di fattibilità, metaprogettazione e analisi del valore con il metodo SMART per il caso di studio dei padiglioni 29-30 della Fiera di Bologna." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2017. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/13987/.

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La tesi è rivolta alle grandi imprese che si trovano di fronte alla necessità di realizzare un nuovo Organismo Edilizio. Il metodo utilizzato ha come obbiettivo quello di individuare, tra più soluzioni proposte, quella che genera i maggiori benefici per l’azienda. Tale metodo, ideato dal Prof. Green e chiamato Simple MultiAttribute Rating Technique (SMART) si basa su due giornate di workshop e termina con una comparazione multiparametrica delle proposte sviluppate. Nella prima giornata vengono definiti gli obbiettivi che l’Organismo deve soddisfare, decisi in accordo tra gli Stakeholders, ol

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Tsouvalis, Constantinos Nikolaos. "Agonistic thinking in problem-solving : the case of the Soft Systems Methodology." Thesis, Lancaster University, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.296969.

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Shaw, Gregory John Information Technology &amp Electrical Engineering Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW. "An investigation into the performance of different group communication modes : using soft systems methodology to investigate factors." Awarded by:University of New South Wales - Australian Defence Force Academy. School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, 2007. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38733.

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This thesis has two distinct research threads. One thread examines the effectiveness of technology support on the performance of focus groups. Unlike previous research, the work described in this thesis addresses the fundamental issue that groups are social systems, and that comprehensive measurement of the effectiveness of group activities requires assessment of both the task-oriented and social aspects of the group activity. In this research, four different communication modes are used to compare group effectiveness. The second research thread in this thesis is the use of Systems Thinking, a

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Nitayaprapha, Sasiphan. "A systemic interpretation of the soft complexity existing in the managerial process of information systems using a soft systems thinking approach : a case study of the telecommunication companies operating in Thailand." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2009. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.505392.

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Since an understanding of 'culture' positively affects the wayan information systems practitioner influences and initiates actions in an organization, this research aims to get insight into an organizational infomlation systems management culture. In this research, a case study has been carried out in the context of the four major telecommunication companies operating in Thailand. The information systems management culture has been interpreted in terms of value systems embedded in the organization's managerial process of information systems and the manifestation of Thai values in such value sy

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Hoss, Marcelo. "Soft Systems Methodology como forma de operacionalizar o processo de estruturação da transformação Lean sob a perspectiva da escola de pensamento evolucionária : uma pesquisa-ação." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/28878.

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A publicação do livro “The machine that changed the world” de Womack et al. (1990) tornou popular no mundo ocidental o termo Lean, que segundo os autores seria a forma generalizada do sistema Toyota de produção. Desde então, a academia tem se dedicado a estudar diversos aspectos envolvidos com o Lean. Apesar do conhecimento teórico gerado, poucas empresas têm conseguindo aplicar esta estratégia de manufatura apropriadamente e experimentar os supostos benefícios. Este é o caso, por exemplo, da siderúrgica AGR (nome fictício). Em 2004, a empresa iniciou um programa formal para transformação Lean

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Salavati, Sadaf. "Use of Digital Technologies in Education : The Complexity of Teachers' Everyday Practice." Doctoral thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för informatik (IK), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-57421.

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In this dissertation the complex, dynamic, contextual and multi-dimensional practice of teachers’ use of digital technologies in their everyday work has been illustrated and presented. The research draws upon the experience of teachers and school leaders from two compulsory schools as well as representatives from the municipal Department of Education and IT-unit within a municipality in the south of Sweden. A focused ethnographic approach has been undertaken and applied observations and interviews. Systems Thinking, specifically Soft Systems Methodology in combination with Cognitive Mapping ha

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Große, Christine. "Strategic Objectives in Complex Planning Environments : Insights from a Swedish Case for Critical Infrastructure Protection." Licentiate thesis, Mittuniversitetet, Avdelningen för informationssystem och -teknologi, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-32820.

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Large-scale and long-term planning imposes extensive requirements on governance efforts regardless of whether it involves public organisations, private organisations, or both. The proportions of such planning entangle many actors and stakeholders as system components within and around a complex system. These system components and conditions in a complex planning environment introduce a diverse variety of strategic objectives into the planning. This study investigates how strategic objectives can affect the governance of complex planning systems, particularly in the context of national critical

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McLucas, Alan Charles Civil Engineering Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW. "An investigation into the integration of qualitative and quantitative techniques for addressing systemic complexity in the context of organisational strategic decision-making." Awarded by:University of New South Wales - Australian Defence Force Academy. School of Civil Engineering, 2001. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38744.

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System dynamics modelling has been used for around 40 years to address complex, systemic, dynamic problems, those often described as wicked. But, system dynamics modelling is not an exact science and arguments about the most suitable techniques to use in which circumstances, continues. The nature of these wicked problems is investigated through a series of case studies where poor situational awareness among stakeholders was identified. This was found to be an underlying cause for management failure, suggesting need for better ways of recognising and managing wicked problem situations. Human co

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Olsen, Lynn William. "Edge Leadership: Using Senior Leadership Perceptions to Explore Organizational Turnarounds." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1284085292.

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Goede, Roelien. "A framework for the explicit use of specific systems thinking methodologies in data-driven decision support system development." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24606.

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Data-driven decision support systems, such as data warehouses, are extremely costly to develop. Forty one per cent of data warehouse development practitioners have experienced project failures. These projects were either completed after exceeding budget and time limits, or not at all. Some influential data warehousing authors advocate user involvement as a solution, while others focus on technical factors to improve data warehouse success. This study proposes a framework for data warehousing success based on systems thinking methodology. Systems thinking implies a holistic approach to problem

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Quigley, Williams James. "The use of soft systems thinking as a process of inquiry to identify a relevant system to facilitate the change process of tourism education and training a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4428.

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Tourism is globally rated as the World's biggest industry by gross domestic product. In South Africa it is hoped that the tourism industry will show growth that will positively affect the economy of the country. In particular, as tourism is noted as a labour intensive industry, it is expected that growth in this sector will create many jobs. In order to support this growth this study examines the need for tourism tertiary education and in particular how the use of soft systems methodologies is able to guide the management team of a tertiary institution as it re-examines the responses of the in

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Souza, de Melo Érika. "Le retravail en conception d'ingénierie dans les projets de développement de produit : le cas d'un fabricant d'équipement d'origine (FEO) canadien = Engineering design rework in product development projects : a canadian OEM case study." Thèse, 2020. http://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/9343/1/eprint9343.pdf.

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Cook, Robert John. "Soft-systems thinking for community development decision making a participative, computer-based modeling methodology /." 1987. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/18429607.html.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1987.<br>Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 381-386).

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Jokonya, Osden. "Framework to assist organisations with information technology adoption governance." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18668.

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The evidence from the literature suggests that Information Technology adoption (IT) governance in organisations is still a challenge. The diversity of application and the ever-increasing use of IT results in making decisions on IT adoption a major challenge for organisations. The decision about using a particular technology from an organisational perspective is problematic since individual users have different worldviews. The implicit assumption in IT adoption literature is that stakeholders always reach consensus during IT adoption decision making in organisations. This study explored the ex

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