Structured Total systems Intervention systemic multi-MEthodology of VIable Systems and metasystems (STIMEVIS)

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Assimakopoulos, Nikitas A.

Affiliations: Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus, 80, Karaoli & Dimitriou Str., GR-185 34 Piraeus, Greece. Fax: +301 4179064; E-mail: assinik@unipi.gr

Abstract: In this paper we present the Viable System Model (VSM) of Beer by examining its effectiveness in practice using a different and structured design. In order to support better viable systems, we deliver briefly our Problem Structuring Methodology (PSM) in strategic and procedure level. The conceptual environment of VSM within PSM will be presented as a systemic multi-methodology called “STIMEVIS” using the principles of Total Systems Intervention (TSI) methodology. In the new viable and operational system we analyse organisational structures in strategic and procedure level where control and meta-control systems are used for decision and meta-decision making. For this methodology, we present a real application for an Internet Service Provider. Finally, we give our personal aspects for Total Viable Development including Human Development.

Keywords: Problem structuring, multi-methodology, total systems intervention, viable system model, meta-control

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-2000-19107

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 61-69, 2000