F29SS - Sociotechnical and Soft Systems
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Syllabus
1. The problem situation unstructured
2. The problem situation expressed
3. Root definitions of relevant systems
4. Making and testing conceptual models
5. Comparing conceptual models with reality
6. Identify feasible and desirable changes
7. Action to improve the problem situation Systems thinking
8. Socio-technical systems methods
9. Modelling frameworks and issues
10. People centred solutions
11. Checkland’s theories and thinking
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to do the following:
- critically evaluate the theory behind systems thinking and Checkland’s theories from a holistic perspective.
- analyse complex systems problems using systems thinking within organisations.
- critically evaluate socio-technical systems methodologies by demonstrating argument development.
- compare and contrast frameworks and methods used within the Information Systems field by applying reflective solutions to organisational problems.
- solve problems by Identifying key stakeholders and their interests in people centred problem situations
- critically analyse the role of the people and cultural aspects of the Information Systems field illustrating the impact on systems development.
Further details
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SCQF Level: 9
Credits: 15
