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Towards a Buddhist systems methodology (BSM): developing the theory of BSM and testing it in a Taiwanese Buddhist organization (2005)
Thesis
Shen, C.-Y. (2005). Towards a Buddhist systems methodology (BSM): developing the theory of BSM and testing it in a Taiwanese Buddhist organization. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212481

In the twentieth century, systems thinking developed in the West from a recognition that a new way of thinking was needed to deal with complexity. In the East, Buddhism offers a powerful perspective to observe the world and its problems, and has been... Read More about Towards a Buddhist systems methodology (BSM): developing the theory of BSM and testing it in a Taiwanese Buddhist organization.

Addressing organisational and societal concerns : an application of critical systems thinking to information systems planning in Colombia (2003)
Preprint / Working Paper
Midgley, G., & Córdoba-Pachon, J.-R. (2003). Addressing organisational and societal concerns : an application of critical systems thinking to information systems planning in Colombia

Most current information system s (IS) planning methodologies are focused on achieving ‘successful’ plans, i.e. plans that provide competitive advantage, can be implemented in a given period of time, and that solve the problems of information needs b... Read More about Addressing organisational and societal concerns : an application of critical systems thinking to information systems planning in Colombia.

A critical systems thinking approach for the planning of information technology in the information society (2001)
Thesis
Córdoba-Pachon, J. (2001). A critical systems thinking approach for the planning of information technology in the information society. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212176

This thesis presents a view of the situation of Information and Communications Technology Planning (ICTP) from the perspective of Critical Systems Thinking (CST). Nowadays with the increasing use of information and communications technologies and the... Read More about A critical systems thinking approach for the planning of information technology in the information society.

Health care and social justice evaluation : a critical and pluralist approach (1999)
Thesis
Vega-Romero, R. R. (1999). Health care and social justice evaluation : a critical and pluralist approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214868

This thesis proposes a critical, systemic and pluralist approach to evaluating health programs. It examines ways in which efforts to promote equality and plurality are undermined by the application of foundationalist and universal conceptions of soci... Read More about Health care and social justice evaluation : a critical and pluralist approach.

Critical systems thinking, theory and practice : a case study of an intervention in two British local authorities (1997)
Thesis
Munlo, I. (1997). Critical systems thinking, theory and practice : a case study of an intervention in two British local authorities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212722

This thesis reports an intervention informed by critical systems thinking. The intervention drew upon a variety of systems and operational research methods to systemically explore the problems facing housing services for older people. Stakeholders we... Read More about Critical systems thinking, theory and practice : a case study of an intervention in two British local authorities.

A critical process for the evaluation of methodology (1997)
Thesis
Ho, C.-H. (1997). A critical process for the evaluation of methodology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213342

This thesis uses Critical Systems Thinking (CST) as a basic philosophy to explore how to create a critical process for evaluating methodology. CST is different from the other two mainstreams of systems thinking (Hard Systems Thinking and Soft Systems... Read More about A critical process for the evaluation of methodology.

Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement (1996)
Thesis
Ahmad Faisal bin Zakaria. (1996). Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210737

The aims of this thesis are (i) to identify problems in the area of information management that affect the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department (MIRD), and (ii) to propose a way forward for dealing with them.The problem-identification part of the proj... Read More about Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement.

A Contextual View of Ethics (1993)
Journal Article
Midgley, G. (1993). A Contextual View of Ethics. The psychologist, 6(4), 175-178

Gerald Midgley examines the arguments presented by Jeffrey Gray, Peter Singer and Richard Ryder in our special issue on animal experimentation (May 1991). He proposes a contextual theory of moral choice to deal with the conflicting ethical principles... Read More about A Contextual View of Ethics.

Moving beyond value conflicts : systemic problem structuring in action
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Midgley, G. Moving beyond value conflicts : systemic problem structuring in action

Abstract: Value conflicts can become entrenched in a destructive pattern of mutual stigmatization, which inhibits the emergence of new understandings of the situation and actions for improvement. In extreme cases, such patterns can even lead to viole... Read More about Moving beyond value conflicts : systemic problem structuring in action.

Forensic DNA evidence on trial : science and uncertainty in the courtroom
Book
Midgley, G., Ahuriri-Driscoll, A., Grace, V., & Veth, J. Forensic DNA evidence on trial : science and uncertainty in the courtroom. The University of Hull

When juries hear forensic DNA evidence presented in court, what does it mean to them? And does it mean the same for police officers, lawyers and forensic scientists? If jurors, scientists and others have fundamentally different understandings of DNA... Read More about Forensic DNA evidence on trial : science and uncertainty in the courtroom.