Question at position $2$

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Question at position $2$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ has seven stages used to learn about a messy situation and take action to improve it$.$ Which of the following stages do not involve $$real world thinking$?$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ has seven stages used to learn about a messy situation and take action to improve it$.$ Which of the following stages do not involve $$real world thinking$?$

Definition of feasible desirable changes.

The problem situation expressed.

Root definition of relevant systems.

Evaluating models.

Question at position $3$

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$1$ point

Question at position $3$

The use of $$rich pictures$$ in Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is important at what stage?

The use of $$rich pictures$$ in Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is important at what stage?

Expressing the problem situation.

Formulating root definitions.

Building conceptual models.

Taking action to improve a situation.

Question at position $4$

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$1$ point

Question at position $4$

The following description refers to one of the elements of the CATWOE mnemonic. $$It Those who have the power to change or create a system$.$

The following description refers to one of the elements of the CATWOE mnemonic. $$It Those who have the power to change or create a system$.$

Owners.

Actors.

Customers.

Transformation

Question at position $5$

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$1$ point

Question at position $5$

Consider the following three characteristics of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$:

$1.$ A consistent and strong commitment to learning.

$2.$ A willingness to challenge your own mental model.

$3.$ Includes multiple perspectives when looking at a phenomenon

These characteristics refer to:

Consider the following three characteristics of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$:

$1.$ A consistent and strong commitment to learning.

$2.$ A willingness to challenge your own mental model.

$3.$ Includes multiple perspectives when looking at a phenomenon

These characteristics refer to:

Systems Thinking.

Soft Systems Thinking.

Analysis $+$ Synthesis.

All the Above.

None of the Above.

Question at position $6$

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$1$ point

Question at position $6$

Complexity, from a system thinking perspective, has two main sources: increasing complexity of systems and of stakeholders. See the table below from Jackson $(2020)$ on how complexity is viewed in systems thinking.

Consider the following statements related to one of the forms of complexity in systems thinking:

They show a linear cause$-$effect relationship that leads to easily identifiable and predictable results.

The decision makers share values, beliefs, and interests.

Which complexity does these statements describe?

Complexity, from a system thinking perspective, has two main sources: increasing complexity of systems and of stakeholders. See the table below from Jackson $(2020)$ on how complexity is viewed in systems thinking.

Consider the following statements related to one of the forms of complexity in systems thinking:

They show a linear cause$-$effect relationship that leads to easily identifiable and predictable results.

The decision makers share values, beliefs, and interests.

Which complexity does these statements describe?

Simple$-$Unitary.

Complicated$-$Coercive.

Simple$-$Pluralist.

Complicated$-$Pluralist.

Complex$-$Unitary.

Question at position $7$

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$1$ point

Question at position $7$

The focus of Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is on:

The focus of Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is on:

A$.$ problematical situations with differing world views.

B$.$ problematical situations with decision makers trying to act purposefully.

Statement A and B are correct.

Only A is correct.

Only B is correct.

Question at position $8$

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$1$ point

Question at position $8$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ has seven stages used to learn about a messy situation and take action to improve it$.$ Which of the following stages about $$building models$?$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ has seven stages used to learn about a messy situation and take action to improve it$.$ Which of the following stages about $$building models$?$

Definition of feasible desirable changes.

The problem situation expressed.

Root definition of relevant systems.

Evaluating models.

Question at position $9$

$9$

$1$ point

Question at position $9$

The $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ contains activities necessary to fulfil the systems transformation process while making sure the system$$s Weltanschaung is delivered.

The $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ contains activities necessary to fulfil the systems transformation process while making sure the system$$s Weltanschaung is delivered.

Rich pictures.

Root definitions

CATWOE

Conceptual model.

Question at position $10$

$10$

$1$ point

Question at position $10$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is an action$-$orient, problem structuring methodology that facilitates a common understanding of common problems by all stakeholders. TRUE$/$FALSE$?$

Soft Systems Methodology $($SSM$)$ is an action$-$orient, problem structuring methodology that facilitates a common understanding of common problems by all st