{"product_id":"problem-structuring","title":"Problem Structuring","description":"\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\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\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\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\n\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\n\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\n\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","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":54220836307288,"sku":"9781119744825","price":110.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/problem-structuring","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}