{"product_id":"problem-structuring-mike-yearworth-9781119744825","title":"Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice","description":"\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\u003cp\u003eBridging between operational research (OR) and engineering practice, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is 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\u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly qualified professor of engineering and management, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice contains four linked sections that cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eProblem 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\u003eTraces 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\u003eCharts 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\u003eEvaluation of PSM interventions, survey of applications, use of group support systems, new developments supported by machine learning, recontextualising soft OR practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Yearworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119744822\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119744825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Yearworth","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46173137764607,"sku":"9781119744825","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_355d2d4a-00b3-4ad9-868d-337fbd7680d9.jpg?v=1727180101","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/problem-structuring-mike-yearworth-9781119744825","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}