Traditional systems analysis prescribes the definition of problems in terms of a 'means-end' schema, which assumes that the problem can be perceived as a search for an efficient means of achieving declared objectives or meeting pre-defined goals. This is a framework which is generally associated with 'hard' systems thinking. The approach, thus, involves clearly defining the need to be met, and developing models of alternative systems which could meet the defined need. The concern of 'hard' systems approach is therefore basically 'how-to-do- it', because 'what-to-do' has already been taken care of. However, ill-defined, unstructured problem situations as found in many organizations today require a more broad-minded approach that could lead t...
Within a conceptual framework that is developed in the two first chapters, the actual application of...
A review of the development of circulation systems shows two areas of change. The librarian's percep...
An organised systems analysis and design project is essential to a successful systems implementation...
Recent years have seen a growing interest in the use of soft systems methodology (SSM) in work relat...
This paper explores the issue of whether computer-based support tools can enhance the use of 'soft' ...
The research study focuses on the application of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) to develop a collabo...
This paper explores the issue of whether computer-based support tools can enhance the use of 's...
This paper demonstrates how the soft systems methodology can be used to improve the delivery of a mo...
For decades, soft systems thinking and socio-technical methods have evolved towards an ability to ha...
The penetration of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) into information systems (IS)development is Ð desp...
The paper an example of how soft systems methodology was incorporated as part of a systems analysis ...
The background to this thesis is the impact of information technology on libraries and librarywork. ...
Information system (IS) papers are published in different Journals and conferences using various met...
SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:9261.954(WU-WBSRP--19) / BLDSC - Bri...
According to Lyytinen and Robey (1999), information systems development (ISD) involves risk. This ri...
Within a conceptual framework that is developed in the two first chapters, the actual application of...
A review of the development of circulation systems shows two areas of change. The librarian's percep...
An organised systems analysis and design project is essential to a successful systems implementation...
Recent years have seen a growing interest in the use of soft systems methodology (SSM) in work relat...
This paper explores the issue of whether computer-based support tools can enhance the use of 'soft' ...
The research study focuses on the application of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) to develop a collabo...
This paper explores the issue of whether computer-based support tools can enhance the use of 's...
This paper demonstrates how the soft systems methodology can be used to improve the delivery of a mo...
For decades, soft systems thinking and socio-technical methods have evolved towards an ability to ha...
The penetration of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) into information systems (IS)development is Ð desp...
The paper an example of how soft systems methodology was incorporated as part of a systems analysis ...
The background to this thesis is the impact of information technology on libraries and librarywork. ...
Information system (IS) papers are published in different Journals and conferences using various met...
SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:9261.954(WU-WBSRP--19) / BLDSC - Bri...
According to Lyytinen and Robey (1999), information systems development (ISD) involves risk. This ri...
Within a conceptual framework that is developed in the two first chapters, the actual application of...
A review of the development of circulation systems shows two areas of change. The librarian's percep...
An organised systems analysis and design project is essential to a successful systems implementation...