Scoring the World: A Systems-Thinking Approach to Sonic Branding and Design

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Beckerman
Keyword(s):  
Systems Thinking ◽  
The World ◽  
Sonic Branding ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach

scholarly journals How We Understand “Complexity” Makes a Difference: Lessons from Critical Systems Thinking and the Covid-19 Pandemic in the UK

Systems ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Michael C. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Cognitive Complexity ◽  
Critical Systems Thinking ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Critical Systems ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Features ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach ◽  
The Way

Many authors have sought to summarize what they regard as the key features of “complexity”. Some concentrate on the complexity they see as existing in the world—on “ontological complexity”. Others highlight “cognitive complexity”—the complexity they see arising from the different interpretations of the world held by observers. Others recognize the added difficulties flowing from the interactions between “ontological” and “cognitive” complexity. Using the example of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK, and the responses to it, the purpose of this paper is to show that the way we understand complexity makes a huge difference to how we respond to crises of this type. Inadequate conceptualizations of complexity lead to poor responses that can make matters worse. Different understandings of complexity are discussed and related to strategies proposed for combatting the pandemic. It is argued that a “critical systems thinking” approach to complexity provides the most appropriate understanding of the phenomenon and, at the same time, suggests which systems methodologies are best employed by decision makers in preparing for, and responding to, such crises.

scholarly journals Systems-thinking approach to identify and assess feasibility of potential interventions to reduce antibiotic use in tilapia farming in Egypt

Aquaculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 540 ◽  
pp. 736735
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Desbois ◽  
Maria Garza ◽  
Mahmoud Eltholth ◽  
Yamen M. Hegazy ◽  
Ana Mateus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach

scholarly journals A Systems Thinking Approach to Address the Complexity of Agribusiness for Sustainable Development in Africa: A Case Study in Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 672-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwamina E. Banson ◽  
Nam C. Nguyen ◽  
Ockie J. H. Bosch ◽  
Thich V. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach

A systems thinking approach to e-government strategy formulation for water service delivery in South African local municipalities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Umeoniso Joshua Osah
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
South African ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Water Service ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach

E-Government deployments by stakeholders within the South African water service sector, provide certain benefits for the sector. While deemed beneficial and of considerable value, e-Government deployments and implementations in the water sector of local governments of South Africa have not always been successful. One important reason for e-Government failures, among several others, is the lack of coherent strategies, informed by key representing stakeholder views, to guide implementation and deployment of e-Government tools. Without strategies, it is highly likely that ICT integration will be conducted haphazardly. As a point of note, more than the deliverable (strategy document) that represents the output of the strategy development process, it serves more purpose to understand the process that results in the strategy. Importantly, understanding the process helps to account for the formed relationships between the various stakeholders that need to buy into the strategy. The research study develops an e-Government strategy formulation framework based on a systems thinking approach, intended to support the strategy formulation process of e-Government strategies – to underpin the effective integration, deployment and sustained use of ICT solutions for water service delivery at the local government level. A systems thinking approach is considered due to its emphasis on the strategy being informed by a holistic assessment. Where there is some knowledge about the processes by which a strategy is formulated – over time ideas may be derived on the types of processes that may produce efficient e-Government strategies. The research is conducted using the Design Science research paradigm. The Design Science paradigm is comprised of two processes – build and evaluate (Hevner et al., 2004). The build process, as related to this research concentrates on the progression through which the theoretical e-Government strategy formulation framework is derived. Weick’s (1989) theorizing approach is ascribed, supporting the design of the theoretical framework. In applying Weick’s theorizing approach, firstly, the lack of knowledge on how e-Government strategies should be formulated in South African local municipalities – is explicated in an intelligible manner. Once the problem is properly articulated, a trial and error selection process is undertaken of existing approaches on strategy formulation – thought to possess the potential to contribute to the development of an e-Government strategy formulation framework, suited to local governments in South Africa. With good reason, 10 (ten) strategy approaches are selected from, e-Government programmes in developed countries, Non-Governmental organizational strategy approaches, and business related strategy formulation approaches. Lastly, as all possible approaches that may contribute to the framework development process cannot be selected, criteria is specified to limit the number of possible selections. Furthermore, in deriving the framework, foundations for systematically dealing with unstructured problems, such as, strategy formulation are consulted. This foundation along with the research goals, informs the development of a template used to comparatively analyse the 10 selected approaches on strategy formulation. This analysis aids in revealing the components of an e-Government strategy formulation process. With the developed framework, the evaluation process of the design science research commences, seeking to determine the utility of the framework (suitability and shortcomings). The framework is applied to the procedural formulation of a strategy for a tentative e-Government project called MobiSAM, which aims to enhance citizen engagement with local government through the use of mobile phones. The strategy formulation application process in the project environment and local government reveals lessons that inform revisions to the framework. The e-Government strategy formulation framework, therefore represents a fundamental tool for e-Government strategy development in local municipalities, and may be customized to fit the requirements of varying local municipalities.

Why do we need a systems thinking approach to military forensic science in the contemporary world?

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. E. Wilson ◽  
M. E. Gahan ◽  
C. Lennard ◽  
J. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach
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