Soft systems thinking, methodology and the management of change. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Brian Wilson and Kees Van Haperen.
• Authors: Wilson, B (Brian), 1929-; Van Haperen, Kees
• Contents: PART I: SSM FUNDAMENTALS; ; 1. Introduction; 2. Organisational Analysis; 3. An Overview of Soft Systems Methodology; 4. Features of Soft Systems Methodology; PART II: Advanced Concepts; 5. A Publishing System; 6. A Policing System; 7. A Healthcare System; 8. An Employment Agency; 9. Defence Systems; 10. A Centre of Excellence; 11. A Government System; 12. Other Government Depertments; 13. A Charity; 14. Generic Reference Models; 15. Information Assurance; 16. Summary; PART III: CASE STUDIES; 17. General Considerations; 18. Aiding Good Practice; 19. Systems Thinking and Macro Issues; 20. The Judiciary; 21. Healthcare; 22. Policing; 23. Defence; 24. Conclusions
• Publisher Details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 658.406; Project Management; Organizational change; Business requirements analysis; Reengineering (Management); Operations Research; Business mathematics & systems; Operational research
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137432698; 1137432691
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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