Jan 1, 2013 · This paper provides an extensive review of commonly used Problem Structuring Methods (PSMs) and studies their possible applications for understanding the challenges faced by slum dwellers...

Problem structuring methods (PSMs) are a group of techniques used to model or to map the nature or structure of a situation or state of affairs that some people want to change. [1] PSMs are usually used by a group of people in collaboration (rather than by a solitary individual) to create a consensus about, or at least to facilitate ...

Problem structuring methods provide a methodological complement to theories of policy design. Arguably, structuring a problem is a prerequisite of designing solutions for that problem.4 In this context, problem structuring methods are metamethods. They are “about” and “come before” processes of policy design and other forms of problem ...

Problem trees and driver diagrams can help you to understand the causes and effects of your problem. These methods will also support you to identify potential interventions or solutions and anticipate the effects that these may have.

Problem structuring methods (PSM) are a family of interactive and participatory modelling approaches whose aim is to assist groups of diverse composition to alleviate a complex, problematic situation of common interest. You might find these chapters and articles relevant to …

Sep 1, 2011 · Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ) of “meaningful learning” can help teachers using an “experiential” approach to teaching problem structuring methods (PSMs) help students acquire an...

This document discusses problem structuring methods (PSMs) as an approach to "soft OR" problems. PSMs focus primarily on the people involved in a problem rather than the problem itself. Three common PSMs are described: Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA), Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), and Strategic Choice (SC).

Dec 1, 2009 · This article presents a conceptual framework and methodological guide for researching and understanding OR interventions particularly problem structuring methods (PSM). The article...

Jan 1, 2024 · In their landmark book, Rosenhead and Mingers defined PSMs as “methods for structuring issues, problems and decision situations, rather than ‘solving’ them” (page xiii) and provided a forum where the main methods could be compared and contrasted.

Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ) of “meaningful learning” can help teachers using an “experiential” approach to teaching problem structuring methods (PSMs) help students acquire an understanding of how these methods might aid group decision making.