Applications of Systems Thinking and Soft Operations Research in Managing Complexity: From Problem Framing to Problem Solving (1st ed. 2016) (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)

By: Anthony J. Masys

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Synopsis: This book captures current trends and developments in the field of systems thinking and soft operations research which can be applied to solve today's problems of dynamic complexity and interdependency. Such ‘wicked problems’ and messes are seemingly intractable problems characterized as value-laden, ambiguous, and unstable, that resist being tamed by classical problem solving. Actions and interventions associated with this complex problem space can have highly unpredictable and unintended consequences. Examples of such complex problems include health care reform, global climate change, transnational serious and organized crime, terrorism, homeland security, human security, disaster management, and humanitarian aid. Moving towards the development of solutions to these complex problem spaces depends on the lens we use to examine them and how we frame the problem. It will be shown that systems thinking and soft operations research has had great success in contributing to the management of complexity.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783319211060
Related ISBNs:: 9783319211053
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 09/09/19
Copyrighted By:: Springer International Publishing, Cham
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Computers and Internet, Business and Finance, Technology, Social Studies, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Anthony J. Masys