How to Do Systems Analysis
Primer and Casebook
Michael C Smith author William T Scherer author John E Gibson author William F Gibson author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:23rd Sep '16
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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.
ISBN: 9781119179573
Dimensions: 239mm x 158mm x 20mm
Weight: 544g
304 pages