Soft systems methodology

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Methodology
Systems thinking approach
gptkbp:contrastsWith Hard systems methodology
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Peter_Checkland
gptkbp:emphasizes Multiple perspectives
Human activity systems
gptkbp:field Management science
Systems engineering
Organizational studies
gptkbp:focusesOn Complex, unstructured problems
gptkbp:hasConcept gptkb:CATWOE_analysis
Action to improve
Comparison with real world
Conceptual models
Rich picture
Root definition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Soft systems methodology
gptkbp:originatedIn 1970s
gptkbp:publishedIn Systems Thinking, Systems Practice (book)
gptkbp:relatedTo Organizational learning
Action research
Participatory methods
gptkbp:step Action to improve the problem situation
Changes: feasible and desirable
Comparison of models and real world
Conceptual models
Problem situation expressed
Problem situation unstructured
Root definitions of relevant systems
gptkbp:usedFor Change management
Problem structuring
Organizational analysis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soft_Systems_Methodology_in_Action
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8