Fernandes, K. (2005) Interactive situation modelling in knowledge intensive domains. Working Paper. Department of Management Studies, University of York , York.
Abstract
Interactive Situation Modelling (ISM) method, a semi-methodological approach, is proposed to tackle issues associated with modelling complex knowledge intensive domains, which cannot be easily modelled using traditional approaches. This paper presents the background and implementation of ISM within a complex domain, where synthesizing knowledge from various sources is critical, and is based on the principles of ethnography within a constructivist framework. Although the motivation for the reported work comes from the application presented in the paper, the actual scope of the paper covers a wide range of issues related to modelling complex systems. The author firstly reviews approaches used for modelling knowledge intensive domains, preceded by a brief discussion about two main issues: symmetry of ignorance and system behaviour, which are often confronted when applying modelling approaches to business domains. The ISM process is then characterized and critiqued with lessons from an exemplar presented to illustrate its effectiveness.
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Item Type: | Monograph |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > The York Management School |
Depositing User: | Sherpa Assistant |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jul 2007 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 11:32 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Department of Management Studies, University of York |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:2574 |