Essays about: "Soft-Systems Methodology"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 essays containing the words Soft-Systems Methodology.

  1. 11. Digital Wall : The University’s learning and information space

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Georgios Agiorgitis; Mohamed Bennani; Mixalis Drakoularakos; Paul John McConnon; [2017]
    Keywords : Soft Systems Methodology; Rich Picture; Viable System Model; Application Portfolio; Infusion Diffusion; Digital Capability; Modelling; Information Systems; Recommendations;

    Abstract : A North American university is engaged in a large transformation project involving the wholeorganisation. Students, Lecturers, departments and additional questions from the shared leadership team are engaging in defining the services offered, in particular from the university library and its associated sub-services. READ MORE

  3. 12. Improving the Interaction and Communication through the LMS Open eClass in Blended Learning

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Elissavet Kartaloglou; Despina Fyntanoglou; [2015]
    Keywords : Soft Systems Methodology SSM ; Blended Learning; Learning Management System LMS ; Technology-Enhanced Learning TEL ; Learning Theories; Interaction; Communication; Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning CSCL ; Open eClass; Greece;

    Abstract : Learning Management Systems (LMSs), in a blended learning educational environment, support face to face education and enable enhanced communication and interaction among instructors and students as well as among students. However, Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), which improves the learning process, does not come without challenges. READ MORE

  4. 13. Advancing an Academic Library's services through application of Soft Systems Methodology

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Niki Chatzipanagiotou; [2014]
    Keywords : Academic Libraries; Greek Academic Libraries; Economic crisis; Greece; Library User Services; Library Systems; Online Public Access Catalogue OPAC ; User-centered Design; Soft Systems Methodology SSM ;

    Abstract : The Master thesis focuses on the application of Information Systems in the field of Library and Information Science.  Within the context of organizational learning, a collaborative user-centered approach is used to produce desired system characteristics and future research suggestions. READ MORE

  5. 14. 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

  6. 15. 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