Essays about: "Soft-Systems Methodology"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 28 essays containing the words Soft-Systems Methodology.

  1. 16. 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

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Exploring the role of Integrated Water Resource Management in Lake Sevan, Armenia : a systemic approach

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

    Author : Tatevik Kirakosyan; [2011]
    Keywords : integrated water resource management; public participation; systems thinking; common-pool resources;

    Abstract : Lake Sevan is the biggest and the most important lake in the Republic of Armenia. It is a huge freshwater reserve and has a significant role in Armenia’s socio-economic development. READ MORE

  5. 19. Communication in an online learning environment : A social  perspective on developing learner to learner communication

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

    Author : Gustaf Mäkinen Nordquist; [2011]
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    Abstract : The current learning management systems do not enable the students to communicate both course related and social information in a satisfactory manner. This might put the students at risk of feeling isolated, but there is also a risk it might decrease the students results. READ MORE

  6. 20. Applying Systems Approach to Educational- Organizational Change - Improvment of an Interdisciplinary Program: : Master Program in Sustainable Development

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sanaz Karim; [2010]
    Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development; Systems Approach; Soft Systems Methodology; Organizational Change; Learning Levels; Master’s Program in Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : After the introduction of the term, sustainable development, a variety of academicians fromdifferent disciplines tried to conceptualize it in their own way, drawing on these views, manydifferent degrees but with similar titles have been established in many universities all around theworld.Masters program in Sustainable Development (MSD) at Uppsala University and the SwedishUniversity of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is one the most recent ones. READ MORE