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Showing 1 to 20 of 50 for “"System Thinking"”.
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An Instrument to Assess Individual Capacity for System Thinking
… of this research was to develop and deploy a new systems thinking instrument to assess individual capacity for systems thinking using an inductive research design. While technology has been increasing exponentially, the corresponding methods to harness those technological advances, and the …
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The concept of system thinking in physical and Sport Education
… present study, it is good to consider that each system element (microsystem) interacts with other elements through relationships between two or more microsystems (mesosystem). Situations that can influence the environment in which the individual develops represent the exosystem, which can be …
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Towards a model managing job change : a system thinking approach
The background of my project was a promotion within the same company that necessitated relocation from one city to another, and also a change in job focus. Whilst both jobs remained in the technical domain, the first was rooted in quality management and improvement at a plant level, whereas the …
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System thinking for success : adding structure to an unstructured process approach
… the knowledge of new tools and techniques for System Architecture, Systems Engineering and Project Management as part of a System Thinking approach, they initially show great interest and a desire to institute change to their current culture. Yet, when presented with an opportunity to apply …
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System thinking approach to economic growth and poverty reduction in Cote d'Ivoire
… sector and build an agriculture innovation system that will foster the transfer of knowledge and the adoption of new technologies especially in the country's rural areas. This thesis work is original in that it uses systems thinking approach and systems engineering concepts and tools, to …
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Towards a new affordable housing approach: A system-thinking set of criteria to assess quality
… – arguably, also an obligation – to employ a system-thinking perspective that observes – and is guided by – the relationships between housing and its broader urban system. So far, pervasive affordable housing development models (typically categorizing inert metrics as economic, social, and …
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A system thinking approach to addressing implementation challenges of local content policy in resource-rich countries.
… espoused a multi-strategy approach-encompassing system thinking (ST) tool, which uses causal loop diagram (CLD) and mixed-method methodology to address local content policy (LCP) challenges of infrastructure, human resource capacity (HRC), technology and finance in the Ghanaian oil industry. ST …
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System thinking to analyze the Market penetration of Two-Wheeled vs Four-Wheeled EVs in India
… electric four-wheelers (E4Ws) in India, using systems thinking approaches to understand the underlying dynamics and propose strategic interventions. In 2024, while E2Ws have achieved 4.43% market penetration, E4Ws lag significantly at 1.91%, despite similar policy support. Through force field …
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Implementing the learning organization : the application of system thinking tools to product development in a manufacturing firm
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1992.
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Doing Good By Approaching Well: Enhancing a System Thinking Mindset and Ecosystem for Student Entrepreneurs Tackling Systemic Issues in Growth Markets.
… issues behind these goals are inherently systemic and have often been inadequately addressed by governments, companies, and nonprofits. A systemic lens is essential for tackling these root causes and fostering strategic collaboration among stakeholders to achieve a systemic shift. …
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Decarbonizing Metropolises: Analyzing New York’s LL97 and Boston’s Berdo Net Zero Policies
… and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) through system thinking. The study evaluates the impact of these pioneering policies and renewable grid integration on office spaces. The narrative unfolds by analyzing the challenges faced by pre-1985 office buildings in Manhattan. It employs system …
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Computerized beer distribution game management flight simulators : a review
… upstream in the supply chain in multiple echelon systems. In recent years, computerized Beer Games have been developed at a number of schools to facilitate or replace the traditional manual game. This thesis reviews five existing computerized Beer Distribution Games, discusses their differences, …
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An authentic sustainable future : a case study of the Bullitt Center
… commercial building to achieve this green rating system. The findings from this study ultimately point to a system thinking approach and regenerative methods. This understanding leads to a true definition of a sustainable future. This study seeks to challenge the field of green design and …
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Effective social system design : using the systems approach for organisational development
… the answer and finally a practical Evaluation. System Thinking and its methods. I test the model by applying it to a complex problem o
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Systematic view on needlestick injuries
… The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the systematic causes of needlestick injuries in Massachusetts hospitals. System thinking process is used to define the needlestick system, interaction between stakeholders and see how injuries affect the needlestick system. System Dynamics model is …
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Contextual intelligence : a leadership model for engineering and construction management companies in South Africa
… types of leadership, intelligence and types of thinking. A qualitative exploratory research method was used whereby sixteen semi-structured, in-depth interviews were held with leaders in the engineering and construction sector of South Africa. A number of existing categories and elements of the …
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Blogonomics : business and social changes from the blog
… changes blogs have brought to us. It applies system thinking to analyze blogs, from blog elements (forms) to blog systems, and then to major components in the blog ecosystem. This paper focuses on the returns on blogs (ROB), mainly the business impact. Blog marketing, including word-of-mouth …
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Business value of software reuse in the digital enterprise : an industry perspective
… reuse with their business strategy and apply system thinking to assess the full impact of its implementation.
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EXAMINING THE USER EXPERIENCE IN CLIMATE-ADAPTIVE POLICIES: TUCSON ARIZONA'S RESIDENTIAL GRAY WATER RECYCLING
… user experience research, socio-ecological system thinking, climate-adaptive policy design, and environmental psychology, this research examines the role of user experience in climate-adaptive policy design while offering a research framework for synthesizing new fields.
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A new model for assessing sustainability of complex systems: Integrating LCA and RA for sustainability
… composite) for measuring impacts in the three systems (environmental, economic and social) using the strong sustainability model where current thinking emphasises the need for system thinking rather than the reductionist concept of pillars. Most existing indices/methods measure single aspects …
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