Essays about: "Soft Systems Methodology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 essays containing the words Soft Systems Methodology.

  1. 21. Power and interests in conflicts over the use of irrigation channels in an informal settlement : a Peruvian perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lisa Waselikowski; [2013]
    Keywords : Unplanned Urbanisation; Open-access Resources; Soft Systems Methodology; Informality in Housing; Power in Conflicts;

    Abstract : Rapid and informal urbanisation is a phenomenon which is changing agricultural and natural landscapes into urban areas in an unplanned manner all over the world, especially in the global south. This has many consequences one of which is tension and conflict between traditional land users and urban settlers, leading to struggles over scarce resources. READ MORE

  3. 22. Development of a Predictable Hardware Architecture Template and Integration into an Automated System Design Flow

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Marcus Mikulcak; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The requirements of safety-critical real-time embedded systems pose unique challenges on their design process which cannot be fulfilled with traditional development methods. To ensure their correct timing and functionality, it has been suggested to move the design process to a higher abstraction level, which opens the possibility to utilize automated correct-by-design development flows from a functional specification of the system down to the level of Multiprocessor Systems-on-Chip (MPSoCs). READ MORE

  4. 23. Assembly line improvement within the automotive industry : Application of soft systems methodology to manufacturing field

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Kalyani Kulkarni; Sandeep Gohil; [2012]
    Keywords : Organizational development; Production development; Lean production; Soft systems methodology; OEE; TPM;

    Abstract : In today’s manufacturing industry there is an increased focus to produce the right product at right time and in the automotive sector the pressure on suppliers in order to deliver is high. In this matter the organization has to have clear and reachable goals together with a production system that can meet these goals. READ MORE

  5. 24. Creating an Environmental Geographic Information System for the City of Kumasi, Ghana

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Felix Engelhardt; [2012]
    Keywords : environmental information system; geographic information system; Ghana; Kumasi; environmental transparency; sustainable development;

    Abstract : The city of Kumasi in Ghana struggles with a number of environmental issues, including excessive road traffic, air and water pollution, flooding, and inadequate solid waste management. If there is a group that is directly affected by these issues, it certainly is the city’s population. READ MORE

  6. 25. Enable citizens to monitor and protect the environment using Web 2.0 tools

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap, fysik och matematik, DFM

    Author : Mahsa Eshtehardi Shahbeik; [2012]
    Keywords : Web 2.0; Monitoring environment; Information system; Soft system Methodology;

    Abstract : Although information systems have had a great impact on environmental information, they can still influence how the environment is protected through the use of new technology. In this study, it was revealed that while the majority of people, including citizens, environmental experts and related civil servants are active and collaborate in this domain, they are still concerned about it. READ MORE