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494. Hierarchical Process Modelling (HPM): integrating conceptual and quantitative modelling
Invited abstract in session MC-13: Approaches for Integrating Quantitative Modelling, stream Soft OR and Problem Structuring Methods.
Monday, 12:30-14:00Room: 15 (building: 116)
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Mike Yearworth
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| Business School, University of Exeter |
Abstract
The development of a problem structuring sensibility in engineering has led to a processual turn in engineering practice. By adopting a strong process epistemology – everything can be modelled as a process – it is possible to model purposeful activity conceptually, even if it includes processes that will eventually become reified as objects in the world. In addition to this delayed reification, Hierarchical Process Modelling (HPM) has an inbuilt measurement schema for process performance that includes an explicit representation of uncertainty and the possible calculation of overall performance using necessity and sufficiency conditions. Modelling proceeds from an initially agreed purpose amongst stakeholders through a how/why questioning dialectic in group model building. Since a processual interpretation of engineering practice has been made evident using this modelling approach, it is possible to examine the implications for integrating hard/soft OR practice. These are discussed, supported by case examples.
Keywords
- Problem Structuring
- Practice of OR
- Soft OR
Status: accepted
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