Decision Making And Systems  Thinking: Educational Issues

Yurtseven, M. Kudret; Buchanan, Walter W.

doi:10.19030/ajee.v7i1.9682

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“…The stake of this research is that all these critical issues should be duly embedded in the programme designed to address emerging situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the distribution of palliatives. The adoption of learning tradition among stakeholders’ groups can enhance continuous improvement drive that can yield better results in the long run (Yurtseven & Buchanan, 2016 ).…”

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Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Ufua

Osabuohien

Ogbari

et al. 2021

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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This research covered the palliative material distribution project in Lagos State, Nigeria, during the lockdown and restriction on movement because of COVID-19 pandemic. The study engaged reports from extant literature and tertiary data sources such as the newspapers, the Internet, and website source. Relevant data gathered from these sources were conceptually analysed and discussed along with extant literature. The research also adopted the use of rich pictures for further presentation of the research. A key finding from the research is the need to redesign the distribution process and consider proper structuring of the project. And further engagement with the affected stakeholders to address crucial issues such as marginalisation that can defeat the purpose, which is to emancipate the affected indigents of the State from the harrowing effects of COVID-19 lockdown and other emergencies-related critical incidences such as starvation and criminalities. The study proposed a model for a resilience approach to effectively address the current palliative distribution process challenges in Lagos State, the epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Keywords COVID-19 pandemic Á Lagos State Á Nigeria Á Palliative material distribution Á State interventions Á Stakeholder involvement JEL Classifications O17 Á O38 Á O31 Á A20 K2 Á K42 Á K1

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Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

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Osabuohien

Ogbari

et al. 2021

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“…2015). SST-based approaches are more promising in complex situations giving the managers the opportunity to describe the problem in its full systemic context (Yurtseven and Buchanan 2016). Moreover, according to Maani and Maharaj (2004) understanding systemic structures that underline organizational dynamics is a crucial prerequisite for the development of robust strategies.…”

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Heuristics and Evidences Decision (HeED) Making: a Case Study in a Systemic Model for Transforming Decision Making from Heuristics-Based to Evidenced-Based

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Studies refer to Heuristics and Evidences Decision Making approaches in a comparative manner, however it is identified that these two approaches are inseparable and are applied in parallel. The objective of this paper is to provide a qualitative analysis of a systems thinking framework that defines a transition path from either a heuristic dominated or evidence-based dominated decision making approach to a balanced one. The aims are to demonstrate the stages of change and prepare managers and executives for the resistance that will be evident during the transition. We do not claim that this is the only path of change, however it provides a structured model that can be repeated under similar context. We use abductive reasoning in order to make logical inferences and construct the framework's theory based on a case study company, and then system dynamics that help us proceed to the modeling approach of this framework. The holistic modeling approach reveals the need to base decision making in both evidence and heuristics. Furthermore, it demonstrates actions to manage resistance and to make this system a self-regulated and continuous decisionmaking tool.

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“…The underlying assumption in such mathematically modelled instances has been strongly built on well-defined structures of systems. However, as systems become more complex, managing them and designing relevant decision making processes become more challenging (Yurtseven & Buchanan, 2016).…”

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Were We Right the First Time? Adopting a Systems Thinking Approach to Reviewing a Decision in a Higher Education Setting

Takyi¹,

Asante²

2019

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The dynamic and complexity of social interactions have made it imperative that policy makers adopt a more resilient and empirically supported approach to confronting social issues. No field of policy development has seen a more dynamic development of complexity than the higher education terrain. As aptly put by Arnold and Wade (2015), now, more than ever, systems thinkers are needed to prepare for an increasingly complex, globalized, system of systems future in which everything from Canadian logging to Middle-Eastern oil drilling to Australian diamond mining will produce ripple effects throughout the globe. Based on this reasoning, it could be strongly argued that all people in decision-making roles should have a solid grasp on systems thinking. The rapid growth of complex systems springing up all over the human landscape is apparent in the increasing instructiveness and interconnectedness between national systems such that, globalization is growing social systems in complex new ways. For example, Technological advancement spawns system after system, each increasing in interdependence on preceding and existing systems. This is exemplified in how international trade ties nations together in powerful economic feedback loops where policy changes in one nation inevitably causes ripple-effects in another (Arnold & Wade, 2015). With the exponential growth of systems in our world, comes a growing need for systems thinkers to tackle these complex problems. This need stretches far beyond the science and engineering disciplines, encompassing, in truth, every aspect of life. Yurtseven and Buchanan (2016) is of the firm view that decision making within a systems framework has been mostly discussed in terms of mathematical tools and techniques. There are situations when this is applicable, such as where the problematic situation can be clearly described. They advocated for the application of various tools; such as mathematical programming, game theory, simulation models, Markov chain models, decision tress, etc. However, in other cases, such as in decision situations faced by top managers, there may be too much ambiguity about the objective and decision options. Sometimes the information and knowledge available to make an effective decision may be uncertain, incomplete, or even distorted. Their advice is that, under such conditions the problematic situation must be described in its full system context.

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Decision Making And Systems Thinking: Educational Issues

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Heuristics and Evidences Decision (HeED) Making: a Case Study in a Systemic Model for Transforming Decision Making from Heuristics-Based to Evidenced-Based

Were We Right the First Time? Adopting a Systems Thinking Approach to Reviewing a Decision in a Higher Education Setting

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