Essays about: "Soft-Systems Methodology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words Soft-Systems Methodology.

1. 21. Enhancing natural resources management and livelihoods in Zapatera Archipelago National Park, Nicaragua : an action research study with residents of two communities in Zapatera Island

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

   Author : Alex R. Arévalo Vásquez; [2010]
   Keywords : Nicaragua; Natural Resources Management; Livelihoods; participation; stakeholders; Action Research; Soft Systems Methodology;

   Abstract : Zapatera Island is the second largest island of Lake Cocibolca or Nicaragua and the heart of Zapatera Archipelago National Park in Nicaragua. The park was created in 1983 by the Sandinista Revolutionary Government after the seizure of land from big land owners. READ MORE

3. 22. Water supply and sanitation at Kisnyi slum, Uganda : a study on institutional and stakeholder perspectives on the major issues

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

   Author : Bereket Nigusse; [2009]
   Keywords : stakeholding; sanitation; soft systems methodology; institution; water supply;

   Abstract : Many national and international efforts have been made over the past few decades to improve access to safe water and improved sanitation in developing countries. However, the net outcome is reported to be not proportionate to the efforts made and money spent. READ MORE

4. 23. Stakeholders participation and feedback mechanism in BSAP adoption and implementation : case study : Sweden at national level

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

   Author : Kassa Lemma; Yosief Tesfatsion; [2009]
   Keywords : BSAP; Baltic Sea; Environmental problems; Stakeholders Participation; Level of Participation and Feedback Mechanism; Soft System Thinking; participatory Approach; Participatory Rural Appraisal;

   Abstract : Due to the interdependency that exists between the ecosystem resources and its users, successful implementation of ecosystem-based management depends on the identification and understanding of different stakeholders, their practices, expectations and interests. Today, many scientists and resource managers agree that the involvement of stakeholders is a key factor for a successful management regime in the marine environment. READ MORE

5. 24. Applying Systems Approach to Educational-Organizational Change : Improvement of an Interdisciplinary Program, Masters in Sustainable Development

   University essay from Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Sanaz Karim; [2009]
   Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Systems Approach; Soft Systems Methodology SSM ; Organizational Change; Learning Levels; Master’s Program in Sustainable Development MSD ;

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

6. 25. Soft Systems Methodology in action: A case study at a purchasing department

   University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Olle L. Bjerke; [2008-07-03T13:28:36Z]
   Keywords : SSM; Soft Systems Methodology; ; VCC; Case; Financial; Report; Action Research; Volvo;

   Abstract : The aim of this essay has been to try out Soft Systems Methodology on financial reporting at Volvo Cars Corporation (VCC). VCC saw a possible opportunity to improve their reporting processes, and SSM was chosen to deal with this possible problematic situation. READ MORE