A framework for systemic analysis of complex issues

This paper introduces a systems-based framework to facilitate structured analysis of complex issues. The framework was created out of a management development effort with the primary emphasis on development of systems problem-solving skills through analysis of complex operational issues. Drawing fro...

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Published in:The Journal of management development 2001-11, Vol.20 (9), p.772-784
Main Authors: Keating, Charles B, Kauffmann, Paul, Dryer, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design
Guidelines
Management development
Principles
Problem solving
Problemsolving
System theory
Systems analysis
Systems Approach
Systems science
Systemstheory
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Summary:This paper introduces a systems-based framework to facilitate structured analysis of complex issues. The framework was created out of a management development effort with the primary emphasis on development of systems problem-solving skills through analysis of complex operational issues. Drawing from systems science, the strength of the approach rests inthe holistic analysis of structure, relationships, and emergent dynamics of problematic situations. The fundamental systems principles underpinning the approach are developed to provide an essential "systems background" as a foundation for the framework. The utility of the framework is discussed with respect toresults from an application in an organizational setting. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications and limitations of the framework for development of systemic thinking and complex problem analysis.
ISSN:0262-1711
1758-7492
DOI:10.1108/02621710110405479