Exploring the Dimensions of Systems of Innovation Analysis: A System of Systems Framework

Mostafavi, Ali; Abraham, Dulcy M.; DeLaurentis, Daniel A.; Sinfield, Joseph V.

doi:10.1109/jsyst.2011.2131050

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“…As shown in Figure 1, the complex relationships among various human actors and their decision-making processes in response to the evolving hazards landscape affect the resilience performance of infrastructure systems. Hence, the creation of a SoS approach provides a better theoretical lens and facilitates a bottom-up assessment of coupled human-infrastructure systems ( [21][22][23]). Three dimensions can be investigated in a SoS approach for assessment of resilience in infrastructure systems ( Figure 2).…”

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A System-of-Systems Approach for Integrated Resilience Assessment in Highway Transportation Infrastructure Investment

Mostafavi

2017

Infrastructures

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Abstract:The objective of this paper is to propose a System-of-Systems (SoS) approach for an integrated assessment of resilience in civil transportation infrastructure in the U.S. A SoS approach is adopted for systemic assessment. Data obtained from case studies of two recent natural disasters in the U.S. are utilized to explore the status quo, key players and interactions, and the drivers to and barriers of improving resilience in transportation infrastructure systems. The findings indicate that strategies for enhancing resilience in transportation infrastructure systems include redistributing the available funding through a special funding vehicle, using resilience-based performance measures, and integrating the efforts of different stakeholders. The SoS approach along with the findings from the case studies provides an analytical tool for understanding the dynamics of resilience in infrastructure systems. Such understanding could lead to identifying strategies for enhancing resilience in infrastructure systems. The study presented in this paper provides new insights to identify the determinants of resilience in highway transportation infrastructure based on a SoS approach.

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A System-of-Systems Approach for Integrated Resilience Assessment in Highway Transportation Infrastructure Investment

Mostafavi

2017

Infrastructures

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“…[73], [74], [75], [76], [77], [78], [79], [80], [81], [17], [82], [83] [30], [84], [85] Regime (macro, meso, micro) approach [86], [87], [88], [11], [89], [90], [26] Triple-helix model [91], [92] Systems dynamics (SD) approach [93], [94], [95], [96], [97], [98], [99], [100], [101], [102], [69], [103], [104] DEA [105], [106], [107], [31], [108], [109] AHP [110], [111], [112], [113] Figure 2: Frequency of studies employing each approach…”

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Towards a Framework to Guide the Evaluation of Inclusive Innovation Systems

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Bam

2016

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Innovation for inclusive development aims not only to produce products and services for 'base of the pyramid' (BoP) markets, but also to improve innovative capacity and empower those that form part of the BoP. Although a wide range of actors aim to support innovation for inclusive development, they lack proper methods to assess the impact that these projects have. This paper sets out to identify an appropriate method or approach for evaluating systems change brought about by innovation for inclusive development projects. Based on a systematic literature review, a process-level approach is proposed. This approach is focused on the components within a system and the changes that occur in the system functions. OPSOMMINGInklusiewe innovasie beoog nie net om produkte en dienste aan die basis van die piramide mark te verskaf nie, maar ook om hul te bemagtig en kapasiteit vir innovasie te verhoog. Innovasie rolspelers streef daarna om inklusiewe innovasie te bevorder, maar daar is 'n tekort aan voldoende metodes wat gebruik kan word om die impak van inklusiewe innovasie projekte te evalueer. Die doel van die studie is om 'n toepaslike metode vir die evaluasie van stelsel veranderinge, wat deur inklusiewe innovasie projekte meegebring is, te identifiseer. 'n Proses-vlak metode, wat fokus op die komponente in 'n stelsel en die veranderinge wat plaasvind in die stelsel se funksies, was voorgestel op grond van 'n sistematiese literatuurstudie.

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“…A system, in general, is a collection of components organized to accomplish a specific function or set of functions. There are different types of systems (e.g., monolithic, complex adaptive, and SoS), and each type of system has distinguishing traits (Mostafavi et al, 2011). A successful analysis of projects using systems thinking is contingent on correctly identifying the system type.…”

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A System-of-Systems Framework for Performance Assessment in Complex Construction Projects

Zhu

Mostafavi

2014

OTMCJ

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Performance inefficiency is a critical challenge facing the construction industry. Despite the efforts made in the existing body of literature, an integrated theory of performance assessment facilitating a bottom-up understanding of the dynamic behaviors, uncertainties, and interdependencies between the constituents in construction projects is still missing. The traditional paradigm for performance assessment is mainly based on a reductionism perspective, in which construction projects are identified as monolithic systems. However, complex construction projects are systems-of-systems. Systems-of-systems have unique traits that are different from those of monolithic systems. Failure to investigate construction projects as systems-of-systems has led to theoretical and methodological limitations in the creation of integrated tools and techniques for better assessment of performance in complex construction projects. To address these theoretical and methodological limitations, a system-of-systems framework is proposed as a theoretical lens and methodological structure toward creation of tools and techniques for integrated performance assessment of complex construction projects. Two principles (i.e., base-level abstraction and multi-level aggregation) are used to develop the proposed framework. The proposed framework facilitates a bottom-up evaluation of the dynamic behaviors, uncertainties, and interdependencies between the constituents in construction projects. The capabilities of the proposed framework show its potential in addressing the limitations pertaining to the traditional frameworks for performance assessment. Hence, it can be adopted and tested by researchers to advance the body of knowledge and create integrated theories of performance assessment in complex construction projects.

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Exploring the Dimensions of Systems of Innovation Analysis: A System of Systems Framework

Cited by 51 publications

References 18 publications

A System-of-Systems Approach for Integrated Resilience Assessment in Highway Transportation Infrastructure Investment

A System-of-Systems Approach for Integrated Resilience Assessment in Highway Transportation Infrastructure Investment

Towards a Framework to Guide the Evaluation of Inclusive Innovation Systems

A System-of-Systems Framework for Performance Assessment in Complex Construction Projects

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