{"product_id":"9781119744825","title":"Problem Structuring Methodology in Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProblem Structuring\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethodology in Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMike Yearworth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Electronics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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 \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 \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 \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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Yearworth BSc, PhD, MBA, MBCS, CEng,\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Management Science at the University of Exeter Business School. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eEuropean Journal of Operational Research \u003c\/i\u003eand the Systems Engineering Field Editor for \u003ci\u003eSystems Research and Behavioral Science.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 September 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119744825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315465253004,"sku":"9781119744825","price":122.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119744825_6931c7d7-02db-4f85-871c-27f2b407e232.jpg?v=1780237350","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119744825","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}