Abstract
In this paper, I propose a critical approach support planning in organisations. The approach emphasises critical reflection about the assumptions that participants adopt to guide their inquiry. It is inspired in critical systems thinking, a research perspective that encourages the analysis of stakeholders understanding prior to the selection of planning methods. The practical application of the approach in a Colombian university provided useful insights into the use of OR methods, as well as ethics involved in the process. The latter aspect suggests the need to complement the approach with a deeper understanding of ethical issues involved in planning
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-25 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | OR Insight |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- Critical systems thinking
- Boundary critique
- Information systems planning