Soft Systems Methodology

Methodology to provide a framework for dealing with complex, real-life situations where there is a lack of formal problem definition. It can be employed to systematically deal with messy, problematic situations in a seven-step process that starts with entering the problem situation and ends with taking action to improve the real-world situation.

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SSM

Soft Systems Methodology

Methodology to provide a framework for dealing with complex, real-life situations where there is a lack of formal problem definition. It can be employed to systematically deal with messy, problematic situations in a seven-step process that starts with entering the problem situation and ends with taking action to improve the real-world situation.

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