As a collection of ideas and methodologies, systems thinking has made an impact in organizations and in particular in the information systems field. However, this main emphasis on organizations limits the scope of systems thinking and practice. There is a need first to use systems thinking in addressing societal problems, and second to enable people involved in developing the information society to reflect on the impacts of systems and technologies in society as a whole. Thus, there are opportunities to review the scope and potential of systems thinking and practice to deal with information society-related issues.
Systems Practice in the Information Society
provides students of information systems as well as practicing Inofrmation Systems managers with concepts and strategies to enable them to understand and use systems thinking methodologies and address challenges posed by the development of information-based societies. This book brings experiences, ideas, and applications of systemic thinking in designing and evaluating socio-technological initiatives. Using a number of cultural contexts, this book explores how organizations, including governments, can enable better access to information and communication technologies and improve the quality of life of individuals.
By:
José-Rodrigo Córdoba-Pachón Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: v. 6 Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 476g ISBN:9780415992305 ISBN 10: 0415992303 Series:Routledge Series in Information Systems Pages: 182 Publication Date:18 December 2009 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction 2. The Information Society 3. Systems-Thinking 4. Applied Systems-Thinking 5. Idealist Pattern for Practice in the Information Society 6. Strategic Pattern of Pracitice for the Information Society 7. Power-based Pattern for Practice in the Information Society 8. A Dynamic Practice Framework for Living and Working in the Information Society 9. Conclusions