Critical Systems Practice Approach
In order to make the analysis for the complicated societal
problems along with the intervention for resolving such problems the critical
systems practice approaches need to be developed. They are required to be in
consistence with these issues and the problems. The earlier approaches helped
to deal with the analysis of the system & the system engineering,
operational research work. These approaches had certain limitations when it is
the case of solving the complex problems and the issues. This is the main
reason for introducing the critical system practices. The complexity of the
problems mainly exists due to the varying view points of the people involved in
these procedures.
Methodology of Critical Systems Practice
The critical system practices are if intended to provide
with the protection for the paradigm diversity then there is a need to make use
of the clear statements about the existing methodologies. It better helps in
the protection for the paradigm diversity for the selection, implementation as
well as the creativity. They not only provide the support for the existing
issues but also take into consideration the future perspectives. For the said
purpose, a combination of the existing methodologies is a best fit. The exact
nature of the generalized methodologies along with the functionality & the
interpretations is better determined. While using a combination, the coherent
nature of the methodologies is maintained. It helps to promote successful intervention in complex
societal problem situations.
Methods of Critical Systems Practice
The methods of the critical systems practice provide with a
well-organized way for the thinking purposes. These methods are aimed at
providing with the solutions and the problems of the real-world. In order to
formulate the intervention strategies, the system ideas ate used as the basis
for the said purpose.
Real-world uses of Critical Systems Practice
For the complex problems, where people with different
mind-set exist, critical systems practice are better suggested to be used. In
order to cater the complexity, the system thinkers tend to make use of the
organizational cybernetics, collaborating planning, SSM (soft system
methodology) as well as the system dynamics. It helps to cope up with the
subjectivity. For the said purpose the heuristics of the critical systems help
to tackle the demerits of the complex situations especially when it is the case
when people with different mindset are involved.
Value of Critical Systems Practice to Managers
For
the complicated problems, the managerial intervention is crucial. It requires
them to provide the organization with the critical system approaches in order
to bring the people on the same page. This better helps to cater the complex
problems by identification and the elimination of these issues. The critical
system practices tend to provide the managers with the bigger picture of the
existing situations. It assists the managers to get an insight of the situation
which leads to the maturity of the system thinking as a practice. Further
support is provided by the methods & the methodologies of the critical
system practices.