Description
Book SynopsisConceptual model building is accepted as a key phase in Soft Systems Methodology. Despite the recognition of the importance of the SSM, students are still experiencing difficulty with the basic process of conceptual model building. This book addresses that issue.
Table of ContentsForeword by Mike Duffy.
Preface.
Preamble.
Models and Methodology.
Basic Principles of HAS Modelling.
Selection of Relevant Systems.
Business Process Re-engineering.
The Consensus Primary Task Model.
CPTMFormulation Using Wider-system Extraction.
CPTMAssembly Using the Enterprise Model.
Application to Training Strategy and HR.
Generic Model Building.
Conclusions.
Appendix 1: The Albion Case.
Appendix 2: Exercises.
Appendix 3: The Development of the United Kingdom's Single Army Activity Model and Associated Information Needs and its Relationship to Command and Control.
Appendix 4: An Overview of Soft Systems Methodology.
Appendix 5: Example of Applying Information Analysis Method to Airspace Control Function.
Appendix 6: Examples of Product to Information Category Mapping.
References.
Index.
