How to Do Systems Analysis: Primer and Casebook
| By: | John E. Gibson; William T. Scherer; William F. Gibson; Michael C. Smith |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781119179573 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781119179597 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2017 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Presents the foundational systemic thinking needed to conceive systems that address complex socio-technical problems
This book emphasizes the underlying systems analysis components and associated thought processes. The authors describe an approach that is appropriate for complex systems in diverse disciplines complemented by a case-based pedagogy for teaching systems analysis that includes numerous cases that can be used to teach both the art and methods of systems analysis.
- Covers the six major phases of systems analysis, as well as goal development, the index of performance, evaluating candidate solutions, managing systems teams, project management, and more
- Presents the core concepts of a general systems analysis methodology
- Introduces, motivates, and illustrates the case pedagogy as a means of teaching and practicing systems analysis concepts
- Provides numerous cases that challenge readers to practice systems thinking and the systems methodology
How to Do Systems Analysis: Primer and Casebook is a reference for professionals in all fields that need systems analysis, such as telecommunications, transportation, business consulting, financial services, and healthcare. This book also serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in systems analysis courses in business schools, engineering schools, policy programs, and any course that promotes systems thinking.