The use of a soft systems approach in developing information systems for development planning: An exploration in regional planning

Kasimin, Hasmiah; Yusoff, Mohammed

doi:10.1016/s0198-9715(96)00012-9

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“…An important distinction of the approach is that it is anchored in understanding reality as the creative construction of human beings (Flood 2010) and works with exploring perspectives and perceptions as the basis of social learning (Checkland and Poulter 2010). SSM has been used in different fields, including agriculture (Flood 2010), urban development (Kasimin and Yusoff 1996), industrial processes (Ngai et al 2012), and conservation (Cundill et al 2012). …”

Section: Methodology: Using Soft Systems Analysis As a Means To Identmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas

Potts¹,

O’Higgins²,

Brennan³

et al. 2015

E&S

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ABSTRACT. Choke points are social, cultural, political, institutional, or psychological obstructions of social-ecological systems that constrain progress toward an environmental objective. Using a soft systems methodology, different types of chokes points were identified in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, the Baltic, and the North and Mediterranean seas. The choke points were of differing types: cultural and political choke points were identified in Barra and the Mediterranean, respectively, whereas the choke points in the North Sea and Baltic Sea were dependent on differing values toward the mitigation of eutrophication. We conclude with suggestions to identify and address choke points.

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Section: Methodology: Using Soft Systems Analysis As a Means To Identmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas

Potts¹,

O’Higgins²,

Brennan³

et al. 2015

E&S

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“…Checkland and Scholes, 1999) to urban development (e.g. Kasimin and Yusoff, 1996) as well as military operations (Staker, 1999). The application of SSM in agriculture is covering a large number of agricultural domains such as the grain, sugar or beef industry (e.g.…”

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Conceptual model of a future farm management information system

Sørensen¹,

Fountas

Nash

et al. 2010

Computers and Electronics in Agriculture

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Future and even current European farmers are experiencing that the managerial tasks for arable farming are shifting to a new paradigm, requiring increased attention to economic viability and the interaction with the surroundings. To this end, an integration of information systems is needed to advise managers of formal instructions, recommended guidelines and documentation requirements for various decision making processes. In the EU funded project FutureFarm, a new model and prototype of a new Farm Information Management System (FMIS) which meets these changing requirements will be developed. The aim of the work presented in this paper is to define and analyse the system boundaries and relevant decision processes for such a novel FMIS as a prerequisite for a dedicated information modelling. The boundaries and scope of the system are described in terms of actors and functionalities, where actors are entities interfacing with the system (e.g. managers, software, databases). In order to analyse the complex and soft systems situations of how to develop an effective FMIS, which effectively meets farmers' changing needs a conceptual model was developed based on soft systems methodology (SSM) and based on information derived from four pilot farms representing diverse conditions across the EU that are partners of the FutureFarm project. The system components were depicted as part of rich pictures and linked to the subsequent derived conceptual model of the overall system as an outline for the development of the specific FMIS requirements. This research has shown the benefit of using dedicated system analysis methodologies as a preliminary step to the actual design of a novel farm management information system compared with other more rigid and activity oriented system analysis methods.

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“…Systems thinking is not a new concept. Over the years, systems theory, systems thinking, systemic approach, and systems engineering concepts have been utilized in several areas including leadership and organizational management 11,12 , business management 13 , education 14 , and planning and design 15 among others. The soft-systems concept also gained popularity where the discussions were able to be carried onto a more qualitative, complex and fuzzy platform 16 .…”

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Ethical Identification And Building Trust For The Built Environment: A Systems Approach

Hatipkarasulu¹,

Gill

2006 Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Ethics, social responsibility, and trust are critical issues for the built environment from production and professional identity perspectives. In professional degree curriculums, because of the specific areas and topical contents of the degree programs, the relationships and ethical responsibilities are generally illustrated using focused, specific and limited processes such as the design process, construction process and manufacturing process. As a result, the understanding of production objectives, expectancies and relationships among the professions and organizations are missing in a broader sense. This paper presents a systems approach for illustrating a broader picture for improving the understanding in expectancies and relationships among the built environment elements. The system identifies its elements from the creation of the financial sources through design, construction and delivery to the owner and public. The need for the systems thinking is discussed for ethical identification of and building trust for the built environment.

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The use of a soft systems approach in developing information systems for development planning: An exploration in regional planning

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas

Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas

Conceptual model of a future farm management information system

Ethical Identification And Building Trust For The Built Environment: A Systems Approach

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