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Yiannis Laouris Ali Erel Marios Michaelides Mustafa Damdelen Tatjana Taraszow Ilke Dagli Romina Laouri Aleco Christakis 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2009,22(5):361-381
This paper summarizes results of a co-laboratory that took place 33 months after the negative outcome of the referendum on
the UN’s proposal for the solution of the Cyprus problem, and which was a follow-up (3 months later) of a previous co-laboratory.
The earlier co-laboratory explored factors contributing to the increasing gap between the two conflicting communities. The
co-laboratory reported here engaged relevant stakeholders (peace pioneers, academics, business people, activists and others
representing the Turkish and Greek speaking communities of Cyprus) to come up with options aiming to enhance the social dialogue
between the two communities. The Structured Dialogic Design Process was used to structure 27 proposed options and develop
an influence map. The deep drivers, i.e., most influential factors, determined decisions taken by the participating peace
pioneers regarding their future interventions. The results are also discussed within the framework of current (analysis reflects
the political situation during the period reported here) political developments. 相似文献
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Janet McIntyre-Mills 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2009,22(3):201-218
Two way, systemic dialogue enables new ideas to emerge. Rorty (1989) in ‘Contingency, irony and solidarity’ argues that we
need to ask questions that acknowledge solidarity with other human beings who suffer. He asks us to consider the consequences
for humanity by widening our sense of solidarity or links with others. Considering their pain should be our starting point
for drawing ever widening circles of solidarity. The issue is not idealism versus pragmatism as Rorty argues; it is about
widening our understanding of the consequences of our thinking and our practice. We need to understand that the environment
of which we are part has been shaped by our social, cultural, political and economic decisions and that it will in turn shape
our thinking and practice. This is the principle of co-determination that has been developed by systems thinkers such as Maturana
and Varela and understood by recent thinkers such as Tim Flannery (2007) and Ulrich Beck (1992, 1997).
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Janet McIntyre-MillsEmail: |
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This paper focuses on the role conundrums that confront action researchers who are engaged in co-inquiry designs for purposes
of generating knowledge that is both actionable and makes a robust contribution to a more generalized body of knowledge. Drawing
on the lived experience of researchers in such a project in U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, this paper describes the conundrums
that confronted the researchers, identifies the central dynamics around which they seem to be organized, and discusses the
impact on the subsequent practice of the researchers. Practices that establish reflexivity in the research process are an
important part of the role of the researchers. So too is establishing relationships that provide for sensemaking and integrating
rigor and relevance.
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Lyle YorksEmail: |
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Francisco Casiello 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2008,21(1):1-14
This paper intends to show how multimodal system methodology can be interpreted as a metamethodology that can house different
specific methodologies to be used in action-research.
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Francisco CasielloEmail: Email: |
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Analytic and Dynamic Approach to Collaboration: A Transdisciplinary Case Study on Sustainable Landscape Development in a Swiss Prealpine Region 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Michael Stauffacher Thomas Flüeler Pius Krütli Roland W. Scholz 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2008,21(6):409-422
The involvement of stakeholders and the public in societal decision processes has lately received increased attention. We
suggest that appropriate and tailored techniques should be selected and integrated to provide the prerequisites for inclusive
involvement depending on the issue, type, goals and phase of the decision process in question, i.e. an analytic, systematic
and dynamic approach to collaboration. In a transdisciplinary case study design we integrate diverse analytical methods whereby
a process of mutual learning between science and people from outside academia is strived for. Our framework for collaboration
is illustrated by a case study on sustainable landscape development in the Swiss prealpine region of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
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Michael StauffacherEmail: |
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André A. de Waal 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2006,19(1):61-79
Many organizations install performance management systems (PMS), based on critical success factors, key performance indicators and the balanced scorecard, to improve their results. In practice many organizations have difficulty implementing a PMS because the influence of behavioral factors and national cultures is not taken into account enough. This article describes the findings of a study into the role of behavior and national culture in setting up an effective PMS at a multinational.
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André A. de WaalEmail: |
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This paper compares some key concepts from Buddhism with ideas from different traditions of systems thinking. There appear
to be many similarities, suggesting that there is significant potential for dialogue and mutual learning. The similarities
also indicate that it may be possible to develop a Buddhist systems methodology to help guide exploration and change within
Buddhist organisations.
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Chao Ying ShenEmail: |
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Janet McIntyre-Mills Lisman Manurung Hetifah Sjaifudian Sumarto Yuyu Komariya 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2009,22(3):149-171
Balancing individual and collective interests is the challenge in Indonesia and in Australia, where the challenge is (a) to
enable decentralised involvement in decisions to enhance a sense of attachment to an inclusive democracy and (b) achieve careful
evidence based policy to guide the use of resources for the common good.
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Yuyu KomariyaEmail: |
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Janet McIntyre-Mills 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2009,22(3):127-137
This volume reflects on the program of research undertaken by members and associates of the International Sociological Association’s
Joint Session of Research Committee 10 on Participation and Research Committee 51 on sociocybernetics and the graduates and
contributors to the Flinders University research cluster on user centric design to enhance representation and accountability
for a sustainable future.
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Janet McIntyre-MillsEmail: |
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This paper identifies the quality characteristics of a professional development (PD) program on action research (AR) and presents
the results of a second-order evaluation of such a program. Three case examples in South African higher education demonstrate
how AR methodology has been applied to design, conduct and evaluate the PD program and to identify new ways of learning and
improving professional practice in higher education. From data analysis, we distinguish six factors significant in contributing
to the quality of the PD program in all three universities: facilitator expertise, adaptive planning, responsive evaluation,
critical events, application, and self-efficacy. On the basis of the evaluation results, we present five models: (1) the AR
workshop cycles; (2) characteristics of a quality PD program; (3) a PD program on and through AR; (4) three levels of reflection
on AR; and (5) meta-action research.
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Margaret A. FletcherEmail: |
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Keri E. Iyall Smith 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2007,20(5):387-399
Existing human rights doctrine and enforcement structures often fail to protect human welfare. The new agora project (Jenlink
and Banathy 2002) offers a structure to democratically re-build human rights. To examine the role of new agoras in re-crafting old institutions,
I begin by identifying the context of human rights: globalization, diverse identities, and democracy. After analyzing the
impact of diversity on democratic structures, I introduce human rights as conceived by Banathy’s (2000) Third Generation. With this in mind, I am prepared to examine the challenges and opportunities for shaping a new operationalization
of human rights using the new agora structure.
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Keri E. Iyall SmithEmail: |
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Carla A. Arena Ventura Melissa Franchini Cavalcanti Verônica Angélica Freitas de Paula 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2006,19(5):475-487
This article aims at introducing concepts related to the systems approach applied to the international system. First, the authors describe the systems view considering General Systems Theory in order to conceptualize the international systems as well as the Pluralist Theory of International Relations. Based on General Systems Theory, the authors analyze the international systems from the perspective of the Pluralist Theory of International Relations, using a case study on the European Union. The pluralist image of international systems presents important similarities to Systems Theory, as it analyzes the international context, characterized by variety, complexity and dynamics and uses the concepts of object, attribute, inputs and outputs, environment, motivations and process, which enable a better understanding of the international system.
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Carla A. Arena VenturaEmail: |
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Though it is claimed that Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world, a systemic examination, based not on
mechanistic and utilitarian foundations but on a humanist, systemic science reveals that a variety of modalities of its social
fabric are threatened and will drive the city to eventual collapse. As usual, the worst impacted are the most defenceless:
the poor, the elderly and especially the young. We propose that an education that emphasises vision and ethics and that integrates
the humanities with the natural sciences in a systemic approach should be the prime instrument of intervention. We describe
a new Master of Arts degree designed on these principles to re-orientate young professionals towards the community and away
from big business and commerce.
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J. D. R. de RaadtEmail: |
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Yoland Wadsworth 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2008,21(1):15-34
This paper reports on a breakthrough in thinking based on 33 years of field practice-based inquiry and previously published
studies. It brings together several bodies of established and emerging thought including systems thinking, epistemology, psychology
and sociology, in a way of thinking about the living fabric of complex human systems-in-process. It is offered here as a kind
of transdisciplinary ‘Rosetta stone’ to those working around the world with one or more of these bodies of thought as a way
of making some critical connections between them. In summary, an integrating ‘mental architecture’ is proposed whereby inquiry
(research as an evaluative dynamic act of seeking) may be seen as the way by which living (notably human) systems come alive,
and which is incorporated, organ-ised, ‘structured’ and relationally embodied in an individual and their psychological mind
as personal process, and in social collectivities and their sociological organisation as cultural process.
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Yoland WadsworthEmail: |
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Using an Action Research Framework to Explore Assessment: A South African Case Study 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Penny Singh 《Systemic Practice and Action Research》2006,19(2):179-187
This article is a reflection of my first experience with action research in trying to devise a system of assessment that would benefit both first and second language speakers of English in an assessment system that is plagued by its separatist past. In this paper, I discuss an action research study on oral assessment implemented at two tertiary institutions in South Africa. The actual details of each phase of the assessments are not reported on, but the methods used to facilitate the processes are. The findings and adaptations after each phase of the assessments are discussed to show the effectiveness of using an action research methodology.
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Penny SinghEmail: |
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Various forms of action research have been proposed as remedies for the one-sided focus on theoretical interests existing in Business School research. Among other conceptual elaborations, Insider Action Research (IAR) suggests that action research needs to be supported by an insider's view of activities in order to achieve any substantial contribution to practice and theory. Even though the IAR model is potentially capable of overcoming a number of practical, political, and epistemological problems, it has been explored relatively little in terms of practical examples and lessons. This paper presents the account of an Insider Action researcher at the Volvo Car Corporation, aimed at studying the development of environmental strategies and “eco-benign” automobiles “from the inside”. The paper suggests that even though IAR remains a promising model, the political ingenuity and savoir-faire of the insider action researcher must not be underrated.
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Alexander StyhreEmail: |
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In this article we reflect upon an integrated approach to action research. The role of the engaged researcher is empirically
addressed by using longitudinal field experiences. We take a narrative approach and tell three stories from the field. In
analysing the stories we propose a transition of the role of the engaged researcher, from that of a translator of general
theory and contextual practices to one of a literary change agent. The literary change agent inspires practitioners by means
as concepts, metaphors and storytelling. We suggest that the narrative approach can bring a new and critical flavour to the
previously under-explored area of the role of the researcher in action research.
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Lene FossEmail: |
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This paper seeks to further substantiate and appreciate the importance of West Churchman’s pragmatic philosophy, and to propose
the development of what we call the participatory and rhizomatic systems approach. The aim of rhizomatics is to create a deterritoriazation
of current social fields and to make sense of the creation of the rhizomatic networks and ethics for the marginalized group
in practice. This paper takes the contributions of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari’s notion of rhizome on ethical reasoning
and incorporates them into a test. It examines how ethics for the marginalized group can assist in appreciating and developing
ethical management of any systemic intervention. The paper looks into what ethics for the marginalized group is and how it
is achieved in the context of rhizomatic networks.
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Jae Eon YuEmail: |
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In this article, we focus on the communicative aspects in action research (AR), and how we as action researchers have been
inspired by working with a theatre company in enterprise development. The theatre showed us a different landscape concerning
communication in the enterprise development process. We discuss how communication in AR traditionally is handled, and challenge
AR by introducing how a theatre company creates engagement and involvement in the development process. Action researchers
can enhance their research activity through using communication forms borrowed from theatrical performance in order to inspire
and increase participants’ involvement in change processes.
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Kari SkarholtEmail: |
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Pervasive and systemic barriers to collaborative university-community research make such studies highly challenging. Yet the
necessity of participative research means that feasible ways to conduct high quality collaborative investigations must be
sought. In a longitudinal action research study investigating adult literacy, issues facing community and academic researchers
centred upon focus and integrity. Differing researchers defined focus and integrity in sharply varying ways, so that terminology
employed within the programme formed contested sites of meaning and interpretation. This meant that ideas of research integrity
held very different connotations for different actors. Yet the viability of the programme depended on both academics and community
people attempting to expand their horizons by understanding and taking into account others’ perceptions.
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Frank SligoEmail: |