system engineering

Read Chapter 5, Soft Systems Methodology, attached. Use the ideas in this chapter to develop a holistic view of a messy problem. A messy problem is a complex problem that involves humans as well as engineered systems (existing or proposed), and in which there are many interdependent variables. Examples of messy probems are: Reducing mercury in the oceans Reducing carbon in the atmosphere Attaining universal healthcare Improving the energy grid I do not expect you to address a problem of this magnitude. there is an article about the London Ambulance System development. Read Darren Dalchers article about the London Ambulance System and apply Checklands methods to understand the problem. Consider Ackoffs description of synthesis in doing this. You should look at the problem from different world views, that is from the views of diverse stakeholders. 1. Develop a rich picture of the problem situation (the purposeful activity), see p. 209 in Chapter 5, and fig. 5.11 on p.210. 2. Create a root definition for a purposeful system to be modelled, see p. 219 (Do P by Q, in order to achieve R). 3. Define CATWOE, see p. 220. 4. Create one or more models of the purposeful system, see figure 5.7 on p.205, and fig. 5.20 on page 225. Upload your response to Blac