{"product_id":"problem-structuring-methodology-in-practice-hardback-9781119744825","title":"Problem Structuring; Methodology in Practice (Hardback) 9781119744825","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eProblem Structuring\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMethodology in Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMike Yearworth (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119744825, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 2 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.771 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrent perspectives on approaches to problem structuring in operational research and engineering and prospects for problem structuring methods applicable to a wide range of practice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridging between operational research (OR) and engineering practice, \u003ci\u003eProblem Structuring: Methodology in Practice \u003c\/i\u003eis grounded in the emergence of soft OR and its development over time as a distinctively new field, broadening the scope of OR to deal with issues of transforming, strategising, and planning in the context of wicked problems. The book is centred on a methodological framing of intervention processes known as problem structuring methods (PSMs) and the techniques presented are suitable for practitioners across a broad range of disciplines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly qualified professor of engineering and management, \u003ci\u003eProblem Structuring: Methodology in Practice \u003c\/i\u003econtains four linked sections that cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI. Problem formulation when dealing with wicked problems, justification for a methodological approach, the emergence of soft OR, the relevance of pragmatic philosophy to OR practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eII. Traces debates and issues in OR leading to the emergence of soft OR, comparative analysis of PSMs leading to a generic framework for soft OR practice, addressing practical considerations in delivering PSM interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIII. Charts the emergence of a problem structuring sensibility in engineering practice, introduces a new PSM based on hierarchical process modelling (HPM) supported by teaching and case studies, makes the case for a processual turn in engineering practice supported by HPM with relevance to OR practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIV. Evaluation of PSM interventions, survey of applications, use of group support systems, new developments supported by machine learning, recontextualising soft OR practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProblem Structuring: Methodology in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a thought-provoking and highly valuable resource relevant to all “students of problems.” It is suitable for any UK Level 7 (or equivalent) programme in OR, engineering, or applied social science where a reflective, methodological approach to dealing with wicked problems is an essential requirement for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I The Problem of Problem Formulation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Origins 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Why Methodology? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Why Not Problem-solving? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 From Puzzles, Problems, to Messes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Apparent Success of Operational Research 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 The Process of Problematisation 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Problem Structuring Methods 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Summary 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Wicked and Messy Problems 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 On Dichotomies 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Wicked and Tame 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Swamps and High Ground 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Problems and Messes 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 An Ontological Viewpoint 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Cynefin 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Wickedness and Anatomy of Complexity 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.3 The System of Systems Methodologies 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Burrell and Morgan Framework 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Category Mistakes and Paradigm Incommensurability 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 A Pragmatic Framing 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Dichotomies, Again 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Organised Finding Out 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Action Is Knowledge 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Ways Forward 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Problem Structuring Methods 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Emergence of PSMs – A History 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Critique of the Mainstream OR Phase: Emergence of a New Paradigm 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Methodological Phase: Emergence of Core Methodologies 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 First Reflective Period 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Summary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Comparison of Core Methods 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Analysis of the Three Core Techniques 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Constitutive Rules 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Epistemologies 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Comparative Affordances of Modelling Approaches 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 A Processual Analysis of Modelling in the Core Methodologies 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 SSM 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 SODA Project 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.3 SCA 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Summary of Core Modelling Approaches 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 The Influence of Computer-supported Modelling 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Related Approaches 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.1 IBIS 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.2 Causal Loop Diagrams 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Conclusion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Practice of Problem Structuring 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Recap 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Establishing a Trust Relationship 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Dealing with the Value Paradox 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Identifying Relevant Stakeholders and Dealing with Multi-organisational Contexts 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Being Ready to Facilitate 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Ethical Practice 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Relation to the Wider PSM Field 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Summary 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 State of the Art 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Problem Structuring in Engineering Practice 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Developing a Problem Structuring Sensibility in Engineering 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 From Systems Engineering to Soft Systems Methodology – and Back Again 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Philosophy of Engineering 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 A New Definition of Soft Systems for Engineers 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Systems Engineering in the Context of Systemic Cooperation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 On the Theoretical Foundations of Systems Engineering 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Hierarchical Process Modelling 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Motivation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Origins 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 What Is HPM as a PSM? 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Process Epistemology 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Modelling Purpose 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 How\/Why Modelling Dialectic 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4 Measuring Process Performance with Explicit Representation of Uncertainty 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.5 Argumentation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Epistemology for HPM 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 The Affordance of the HPM Approach 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Assembling into a Methodology 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Practical Aspects for Using HPM as a PSM 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Case Study I –STEEP and REPLICATE Projects 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Updating the Tool Support for the Modelling Approach 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Teaching Example I – ‘SuperCo’ 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Teaching Example II – Servitisation and the Circular Economy 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Teaching Example III – Heritage Railway MEng Consulting Project 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Case Study II – ‘Continuous Process Manufacturing Company’ 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Case Study III – Healthy Resilient Cities 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.1 Workshop 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.2 Key Findings from the Project 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.3 Selling the Approach as a Commercial Service 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.4 Infrastructure Interdependency 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Conclusions 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Problem Structuring in Engineering Practice 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Anticipation, Injunctions and Translations 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Widening Participation and Broadening the Scope 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Moving Away from Singular Outcomes 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Working with Multiple Viewpoints 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Being Aware of Conceptual Limitations 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Valuing Process Knowledge 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV Evolution 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Evaluation 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Why Wait Until Now? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Survey of PSM Applications 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Method of Selection 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Classification of PSM Applications 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Survey of PSM Applications by Subject Area 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Observations 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Interdisciplinarity 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Other Traditions 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Conclusions 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Digital Transformation Through Group Support Systems (gss) 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Motivation 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Experimental Setting 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Teaching Requirements 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Reflections 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 The Effectiveness of Online Problem Structuring Practice 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Teaching of PSMs in an Education Setting 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Extension to Large Group Working 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 New Technologies for Augmenting PSM Practice 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Augmented Qualitative Analysis (AQA) 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 PSMs in the Age of LLMs 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Future Directions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Setting the Agenda 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Building Links 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.1 Towards New Disciplinary Partners in Applied Social Science 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.2 Towards Mainstream OR 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Education 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Introducing a Processual Turn in OR 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant and Project Funding 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected Bookshelf 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52165905645848,"sku":"9781119744825","price":72.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119744825.jpg?v=1781101801","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/problem-structuring-methodology-in-practice-hardback-9781119744825","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}