A systemic framework based on Soft OR approaches to support teamwork strategy: An aviation manufacturer Brazilian company case
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2018
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Abuabara, Leila [UNIFESP]
Paucar-Caceres, Alberto
Neyra Belderrain, Mischel Carmen
Burrowes-Cromwell, Toni
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The paper reports on the application of a combination of Operational Research (OR) approaches to a real-world case of re-designing the strategy of a department management team, in an aircraft manufacturing organisation in Brazil. We combine approaches from Soft OR Problem Structuring Methods in a multi-methodological framework arguing that this helps to discuss, develop and implement a new departmental strategy. The proposed framework uses elements of Soft Systems Methodology
Strategic Options Development and Analysis to understand and structure the situation
Value-Focused Thinking to define the means and objectives
and Value-Focused Brainstorming to highlight the potential solutions. We conceptualise a four-phased systemic framework linking elements of the above four Soft OR approaches and apply it to a real-world case in a department where a new team leader was appointed with the specific brief to improve the departmental strategy and its performance in general. Findings suggest that combining the approaches into a framework encourages trust and participation from stakeholders which, in practice, is translated into an improved strategy for the organisation. A reflection on the multi-methodological approach is proposed. Conclusions and points for further research are suggested.
Strategic Options Development and Analysis to understand and structure the situation
Value-Focused Thinking to define the means and objectives
and Value-Focused Brainstorming to highlight the potential solutions. We conceptualise a four-phased systemic framework linking elements of the above four Soft OR approaches and apply it to a real-world case in a department where a new team leader was appointed with the specific brief to improve the departmental strategy and its performance in general. Findings suggest that combining the approaches into a framework encourages trust and participation from stakeholders which, in practice, is translated into an improved strategy for the organisation. A reflection on the multi-methodological approach is proposed. Conclusions and points for further research are suggested.
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Journal Of The Operational Research Society. Abingdon, v. 69, n. 2, p. 220-234, 2018.