SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY Soft Systems - Modified December 2005 Bob Williams 1 bobwill@actrix.co.nz The Kellogg Foundation http://users.actrix.co.nz/bobwill SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) was developed by Peter Checkland in the late 60’s at the University of Lancaster in the UK. Originally it was seen as a modelling tool‚ but in later years it has been seen increasingly as a learning and meaning development tool. Although it develops models‚ the models
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using which sheet of music • After the first 6 rows all the musical works are just listed and you cannot tell who is responsible for each sheet • One of the sheet music is duplicated • There are no keys to relate the members and the music • Information is listed in the wrong columns 2. The following two tables could be used to store the data in Figure 5-15 in a database: • Redraw the data in Figure 5-15 into this two-table format. Choir Member Table Member ID Last Name First Name Email Phone
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(P1‚ P2) (P4‚ P5) Report Information systems are used by organisations to collect‚ store and process data. This can then be used by other departments to gain information on certain things. Information system is made up of 5 different features: Data‚ Hardware‚ People‚ Telecommunications and software. Data The data you collect must be as accurate as possible and stored. The data will then be recap to create information. This will then be used by the different functional departments.
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Question 4 1 out of 1 points UNITS OF MANUFACTURED GOODS AND SERVICE GOODS PRODUCED IN ONE HOUR OF LABOR Country Manufactured Goods Service Goods A 100 units 300 units B 75 units 150 units According to the information shown in the table above‚ which of the following statements in true? Selected Answer: Country A has an absolute advantage in manufactured goods‚ but a comparative advantage in service goods Answers: Country A has both an absolute
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FIVE TYPES OF ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES The auditor typically compares the client’s balances and ratios with expected balances and ratios using one or more of the following types of analytical procedures: a. Compare client and industry data b. Compare client data with similar prior-period data c. Compare client data with client-determined expected results d. Compare client data with auditor-determined expected results e. Compare client data with expected results‚ using non-financial
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existing CSR system‚ as well as integrate all the other functions of its daily personal banking sub-systems. The banking group also need to improve its current banking proof procedures as well as explore new business opportunities such as e-banking and other network based banking services. This report will address issues that should be considered in implement stage of the system development‚ including whether RBC should use two stage installation‚ geographic roll out of the system‚ and the feasibility
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McKinsey on Finance Number 36‚ Summer 2010 Perspectives on Corporate Finance and Strategy 2 The five types of successful acquisitions 10 McKinsey conversations with global leaders: David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group 21 Why Asia’s banks underperform at M&A 25 Five ways CFOs can make cost cuts stick 8 A singular moment for merger value? 32 The right way to hedge 2 The five types of successful acquisitions Companies advance myriad strategies for creating value with acquisitions—but
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Describe Five Types of Psychological Research. Experiments - Researcher controls everything that could have influence the result - All test subjects are tested with the exact same variables‚ except for the variable being tested in the experiment. This ensures that the results come from the variable being tested. Correlational Studies - Look for a “natural experiment” that has happened in the world outside of the laboratory. For example‚ if an individual possesses a certain illness‚ you can
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The Information technology industry‚ where nothing is predictable and constant change has become a usual trend‚ is now on its new phase of its evolution stages. According to Richard L. Nolan‚ MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration: “Information Technology is no longer being used as just a tactical resource‚ it’s now fundamentally influencing business strategy and competition” (http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/bulletin/1997/april/text/theory_text.html 04.02.06). This paper will examine and
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Five Organizational Structures Assignment 5 July 13 2013 Every organization‚ to be effective‚ must have a structure. An organization structure is the setup that determines the hierarchy and reporting structure in an organization. It is often represented by a drawing known as an organizational chart. There are different types of organizational structures that companies follow‚ depending on a variety of factors like leadership style‚ type of organization‚ geographical regions‚ work flow and
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