Systemic knowledge and the V-model. (19th July 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sheffield, Jim
• Is Part Of: International journal of business information systems. Volume 1:Number 1/2(2005)
• Page Start: 83
• Page End: 101
• Publication Date: 2005-07-19
• Subjects: action science -- inquiring systems -- knowledge management -- multiple perspectives -- organisational learning -- problem structuring -- sensemaking -- systemic knowledge -- V-model -- business information systems; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Business -- Periodicals; Business -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; System design -- Periodicals; System analysis -- Periodicals; 651.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-0972

Abstract

A simple but surprisingly useful system of inquiry is outlined and applied to elicit and validate systemic knowledge. Systemic knowledge is the holistic understanding of interpersonal expectations or norms, the technical system, and the relationships between the two. General systems concepts such as hierarchy and intentionality are employed to generate a new V-model that incorporates the familiar concepts of "top down" design and "bottom up" implementation. The V-model validates systemic knowledge by testing the strength of a chain of evidence that emerges from the application of design principles to a practical knowledge management problem.