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Modelling Methodology for Engineering of Complex Sociotechnical Systems
Author(s) -
Oosthuizen Rudolph,
Pretorius Leon
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2014.00021.x
Subject(s) - sociotechnical system , complex system , computer science , socio cognitive , context (archaeology) , process (computing) , system of systems , information system , system dynamics , systems engineering , knowledge management , management science , cognition , systems design , engineering , software engineering , artificial intelligence , psychology , paleontology , neuroscience , electrical engineering , biology , operating system
Different Systems Engineering techniques and approaches are applied to design and develop complex sociotechnical systems for complex problems. In a complex sociotechnical system cognitive and social humans use information technology to make sense of a situation in support of decisions. The complex dynamic system elements, their interaction and, the complex environment make sociotechnical systems difficult to develop. A modelling and assessment methodology in support of the Systems Engineering process is required to understand the sociotechnical system's behaviour and underlying structure. It must capture the dynamic interaction as well as the effect of humans performing work in a complex environment. Cognitive Work Analysis and System Dynamics are two complementary approaches that can be applied in support of each other within this context.