The Evolution of Confusion: soft systems methodology and social theory revisited

Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) is a potentially powerful tool for improving the management of the complex social systems aspect of Information Systems. Yet if it is to be employed effectively IS managers need to understand the theory of social systems that makes SSM a meaningful practical approach....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: L. Houghton, P.W.J. Ledington
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Australasian Association for Information Systems 2002-05-01
Series:Australasian Journal of Information Systems
Subjects:
SSM
Online Access:http://journal.acs.org.au/index.php/ajis/article/view/194