...Lori, I enjoyed your post. I had not considered mindfulness as an intervention for child abuse survivors, however, I can understand the benefits based on your post and related articles. Per Gladding (2015), many child abuse survivors will need more than one modality as if affects a child’s emotions, cognitions, or physical abuse. Additionally, Solution focused therapy (SFT) is suggested due to the extremist nature of focusing on solutions for problem behaviors (Oliver and Charles, 2015). SFT is a strengths-based approach, it is fueled by the client acting and solving the present problem (Oliver and Charles, 2015). Conversely, Bowen family systems theory (BFST) is another intervention to use with child abuse survivors because it focuses on...
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...Bowen Family Systems Theory I have quite a large family. My nuclear family consists of my mom, dad, brother and myself. My mom’s side of the family equates for that majority of our family. My mother is the youngest of nine! As one could guess, I have many aunts and many cousins. Because there are so many people of all different ages there are many patterns of interaction and diversity issues that affect the family dynamics. The nature of my parent’s relationship is extremely loving, affectionate and kind. My parents were strict in many aspects but lenient in other aspects. Luckily my nuclear family and extended family have not had to face issues with substance abuse, violence or disabilities. However we did have to face two major losses in the family, both of my grandmothers. When thinking about interaction patterns, family rituals and celebrations come to mind. Our celebrations particularly Christmas and birthdays were rituals, which bring us together. Christmas is important because my family is Catholic, so this connects us all in a special way. When it comes to diversity issues, issues arise between the young individuals and the older individuals pertaining to beliefs. Even though most of the family is Catholic, everyone is unique and has their own personal beliefs that sometimes can be cause for arguments. This can affect family dynamics. Overall, though there is a mutual respect for everyone. Bowen’s approach has eight major concepts. One of them, Triangles/...
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...Head Office 30 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 Ph: 02 9904 5600 Fax: 02 9904 5611 Coming to grips with family systems theory in a collaborative, learning environment. info@thefsi.com.au http://www.thefsi.com.au Bowen Family Systems Theory and Practice: Illustration and Critique By Jenny Brown This paper will give an overview of Murray Bowen’s theory of family systems. It will describe the model’s development and outline its core clinical components. The practice of therapy will be described as well as recent developments within the model. Some key criticisms will be raised, followed by a case example which highlights the therapeutic focus of Bowen’s approach. This is the author’s version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Australian Academic Press for personal use, not for redistribution. The definitive version was published in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT) Vol.20 No.2 1999 pp 94-103). Introduction Murray Bowen's family systems theory (shortened to 'Bowen theory' from 1974) was one of the first comprehensive theories of family systems functioning (Bowen, 1966, 1978, Kerr and Bowen, 1988). While it has received sporadic attention in Australia and New Zealand, it continues to be a central influence in the practice of family therapy in North America. It is possible that some local family therapists have been influenced by many of Bowen's ideas without the connection being articulated. For example, the writing of Guerin...
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...Information systems From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Information system (IS) is the study of complementary networks of hardware and software (see information technology) that people and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create and distribute data.[1][2][3] Information Systems encompasses a variety of disciplines such as: the analysis and design of systems, computer networking, information security, database management, and decision support systems. Information Management deals with the practical and theoretical problems of collecting and analyzing information in a business function area including business productivity tools, applications programming and implementation, electronic commerce, digital media production, data mining, and decision support. Communications and Networking deals with the telecommunication technologies. Information Systems bridges business and computer science using the theoretical foundations of information and computation to study various business models and related algorithmic processes within a computer science discipline.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Computer information system(s) (CIS) is a field studying computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their software and hardware designs, their applications, and their impact on society[15][16][17] while IS emphasizes functionality over design.[18] Any specific information system aims to support operations, management and decision making.[19] In a broad...
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...Systems Thinking and Tools Darthula Diane Goetz MOL504A Systems Thinking and the Learning Organization Dr. Roger Martin Warner Pacific College August 31, 2012 System Thinking and Linear Thinking Systems Thinking is a process of viewing the entire entity and the paths or connections that allow each part of the entity or process connecting to the whole to be followed and analyzed as each decision affects the whole scheme of the social system/process or organization. This process of thought and understanding is different from the traditional process in that it no longer focuses on the individual piece or person, but the dynamics of the entire organization as the individual piece or person interacts and travels through the system. A system can be anything or any process. As stated by Donella Meadows in Thinking in Systems “words and sentences must, by necessity, come only one at a time in a linear, logical order. Systems happen all at once.” (Meadows, 2008, p. 5). The system being studied may be human or non-human. The concept of System Thinking is not the what is being studied but the how that something interacts with all the various other whats within the entire system. System thinking will frequently allow the individual studying any situation or process to come up with entirely different conclusions than when the same situation or process is studied using the traditional analysis of linear thinking which focuses on tracing a direct path to cause and effect...
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...Error Avoidance in Post Modern/Complex Adaptive Systems Lindsey Webster MHA601: Principles of Health Care Administration Tricia Devin Monday, December 2, 2013 Error Avoidance in Post Modern/Complex Adaptive Systems Complex adaptive systems (CASs) are omnipresent. “Examples of complex adaptive systems include the electric power grid, telecommunications networks, the Internet, biological systems, ecological systems, social groups, and even human society itself” (Decision and Information Sciences Division, N/D). “Complex” implies diversity – a wide variety of elements. “Adaptive” suggests the capacity to alter or change – the ability to learn from experience. A “system” is a set of connected or interdependent things. In a CAS, the “things” are independent agents. An agent may be a person, a molecule, a species or an organization, among many others. These agents act based on local or surrounding knowledge and conditions. A central body, master neuron, or CEO does not control the agent’s individual moves. A CAS has a densely connected web of interacting agents, each operating from its own schema or local knowledge. This paper discusses Complex Adaptive Systems in a holistic context. It aims to analyze the occurrence of errors and how these errors can be avoided by successful error avoidance in post modem or complex adaptive systems. Why do errors happen? The common initial reaction is to find and blame an error on someone. However, even apparently...
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...Historical and Contemporary Theories of Management Overview The idea of management is not new. Early forms of management concepts have been applied throughout history in order to progress as a society. Could Stonehenge have been built without the management of all of the required tasks? What about the Mayan or Egyptian pyramids? Could the stones for these monuments have been found, cut, and moved without a plan? Management activities were needed in order to complete these massive projects. In this reading, we will explore some of the early theories of management, although we will not be able to go as far back as the Mayans or Egyptians. We will start in the late 18th century and then work our way up to current and contemporary 21st century concepts. Early Management Theories The Industrial Revolution as well as the growth of factories and mass production created a need for strong management processes. Better and more efficient ways of manufacturing goods were needed in order to maximize productivity, bring down costs, and increase profitability. As a result, since the late 1800’s, theorists have developed a wide range of methods for improving management practices. As discussed earlier in this subunit, Frederick Winslow Taylor was an early pioneer of management theory. In this reading, we will discuss Taylor’s management approach and other early management theories, and then move on to more modern approaches. The Scientific Approach Taylor was the founder of the Scientific Approach...
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... 1) Describe the primary system described in the story including the parts of the system, the system’s purpose, and the larger system in which it is embedded. The primary system described in The Tip of the Iceberg involved an iceberg, penguins, walruses, and clams. The penguins were living on an iceberg which had a clam bed beneath it. The penguins did not have the tools (sufficient lung capacity or tusks) to crack open the clams, but the walruses did. The walruses were respectful of the penguins’ territory and were not going to access the penguins’ clams without their permission. The penguins had an idea to ask the walruses to harvest the clams for them and in return the walruses could eat clams alongside them as long as they don’t eat the penguins. As more penguins heard of this treaty and made their way to the iceberg more walruses were needed to meet the demand. The system was looped; as more penguins arrived, more clams were needed, and thusly more walruses were also needed. Due to the increase weight of the penguins and walruses, the iceberg began to sink causing the capacity of the iceberg to decrease. The decrease in area resulted in penguins being sat on which lead to fighting amongst the groups. Such fighting makes the appeal of the iceberg decrease which brings the loop back to the number of penguins and walruses wanting clams and iceberg access. Ultimately, the entire penguin, walrus, clam, and iceberg system is part of a larger system which is nature. Nature and...
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...is an open system, and the products of office work are the result of decentralized negotiations. Changing patterns of task organization and alliance inevitably give rise to inconsistent knowledge bases and procedures. This implies that there are no globally correct answers to problems addressed by OIL%. Rather, systems must deal with multiple competing, possibly irreconcilable, solutions. Articulating alternative solutions is the problem of due process. This problem and its consequences are illustrated by a case study of a rate-setting group in a large health insurance firm. There is no formal solution to the problem of due process. But it must be solved in practice if distributed intelligent 01% are to be developed. We propose an alternative approach based on the work of social scientists concerned with analyzing analogous problems in human organization. Solution of the due process problem hinges on developing local closures to the problem faced by an organization. This means analyzing (a) local, tacit knowledge and its transfer ability; (b) articulation work, that is, reconciling incommensurate assumptions and procedures. Categories and Subject Descriptors: H.l.l [Models and Principles]: Systems and Information Theory; 1.2.0 [Artificial Intelligence]: General; 1.2.4 [Artificial Intelligence]: Knowledge Rep- resentation Formalisms and Methods; K.6.1 [Management of Computing and Information Systems]: Project and People Management-systems analysis and...
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...Case summary: UPS has created its own information system with Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD) and Web-based Post-Sales Order Management System (OMS) globally by using developed information technology. These special systems help the company to reduce the cost of transaction greatly. By building its efficient order information management system, UPS can make optimal routing strategy, place orders online, and track shipments to meet customer needs. These information systems guarantee the possibility of two-day delivery nationwide as well as lower warehousing and inventory costs for the company. Questions: 1. What are the inputs, processing and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? Inputs: the inputs include package information, customer signatures, pickups, delivery and timecard information, and locations on each route. Processing: in the process of transactions, the data is transmitted to the information center and stored for retrieval. During the whole process, the data of shipped packages is available to be checked by drivers and tracked by customers. Outputs: mostly the same data as the inputs, including pickups, delivery times, locations of routes and package recipients. In addition, the outputs also include calculations of shipping rates to enable UPS customers to embed UPS functions, such as cost calculations, to their own websites. 2. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related to UPS’s business strategy? Technologies include...
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...in Violet Bay. A special grand jury investigation then uncovered numerous internal control problems that contributed to the deficit. In this memorandum, I will discuss Violet Bay School District’s control systems. I will evaluate the control system using the framework in COSO framework and identify control mechanisms. I will also address the components of the fraud triangle that were present at VBSD. EVALUATION OF CONTROL SYSTEM VBSD does not create a good control environment with commitment and ethical values well demonstrated. Otherwise, Spigot, the superintendent, acts as having a “dictatorial management style” Although, there is reporting structure established, however, neither Robertson nor Spigot conformed to it. Spigot executes the contract before the City Office’s proposal. For the Risk Assessment, VBSD has unrealistic assumptions used in preparation of the operating budget. Instead of identifying and analyzing risks, the CFO tried to ignore the risks. Furthermore, VBSD lacks control activities and communication systems. To be exact, firstly, there is no effective way to track budget and payroll expenditures. Also, VBSD needs more strict policies and procedures to execute proposal such as the large transfers. For the communication, the current reporting system is not so effective. The deficit information was not conveyed to the School Board as soon as possible. Nearly all the communication process between the reporting and controlling entity does not work quite...
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...Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems 8(1), 34-48, 2010 COMPLEXITY IN ORGANIZATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT - ADAPTIVE CHANGES AND ADAPTIVE DECISION-MAKING Robert Fabac* Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb Varaždin, Croatia Regular article Received: 14. May 2010. Accepted: 30. June 2010. ABSTRACT The features of complexity are ever more present in modern organizations and in environments in which they operate, trying to survive and be as competitive as possible.) In the processes of, the socalled emergence, the formal organizational structure, designed purposefully and with a plan, is going through a change due to complexity and the need for adaptation. As a result, there is a variety of new informal groups. At the same time, the intended structural changes and business process changes occur because of the perception that the leadership and senior organizational management have of the strategic situation. Managers in modern organizations often use business intelligence (BI) systems when making important business decisions. These systems offer support to the decision-making by gathering and processing relevant data and information about the company performance, but also about the data on conditions in close and remote environment. A modern company is characterized by the complex adaptive system, but the environment in which it operates together with other business subjects (agents) is also complex. Consequently, the requirements for appropriate...
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...Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) is an exciting, active field in which analysts continually learn new techniques and approaches to develop systems more effectively and efficiently. In business, SAD refers to the process of examining a business situation with the intent of improving it through better procedures and methods. System analysis and design relates to shaping organizations, improving performance and achieving objectives for profitability and growth. The emphasis is on systems in action, the relationships among subsystems and their contribution to meeting a common goal. Systems development can generally be thought of as having two major components: Systems analysis and Systems design. System design is the process of planning a new business system or one to replace or complement an existing system. System analysis is the process of gathering and interpreting facts, diagnosing problems, and using the information to recommend improvements to the system. This is the job of the systems analyst. A system is orderly grouping of interdependent components linked together according to a plan to achieve a specific objective. Its main characteristic are organization, interaction, interdependence, integration and a central objective. To construct a system, system analyst must consider its elements- input and output, processors, control, feedback, and environment. Systems are classified as physical or abstract, open or closed, and man-made information systems. A system may be schematic...
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... | | | | |2. |Principles of Computer Science |Carol Reymolds | |Latest edition | | | |Paul Tyman | | | |3. |Computer Fundamentals |Pradeep Sinha | |Fourth edition | |4. |Essential Computer Mathematics |Seymour Lipschutz |McGraw Hill |Latest edition | |PAPER NO. 2 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (THEORY AND PRACTICAL) | | |TITLE |AUTHOR(S) |PUBLISHER |EDITION | |1. |Fundamentals of Computers |V. .Rogerman |PHI...
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...Soft Systems Methodology A report by Dale Couprie Alan Goodbrand Bin Li David Zhu Department of Computer Science University of Calgary Table of Contents. Abstract. Introduction Map Stage 1. Problem situation unstructured. Stage 2. Problem Situation expressed. Rich Pictures Illustration of Stage 1 and Stage 2 as a whole in SSM Pitfalls that must be avoided. Stage 3: Naming of Relevant Systems Root Definitions CATWOE Stage 4: Conceptual Models Systems Thinking Formal Systems Model Monitoring a System Stage 5: Comparing Conceptual Models with Reality Using Conceptual Models as a Base for Ordered Questioning Comparing History with Model Prediction General Overall Comparison Model Overlay Stages 6 and 7. Implementing Feasible and Desirable Changes Case Study - Rethinking a Service Function in the Shell Group Stages 1 and 2 Stage 3: Naming of Relevant Systems Stage 4: Conceptual Models Stage 5: Comparing Conceptual Models with Reality Stages 6 and 7. Implementing Feasible and Desirable Changes Observations and Conclusions Exercise References Figures. Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Soft Systems Methodology map. Transformation process for producing Rich Picture. The routing of Systems Thinking. Shell's MF Rich Picture. Shell's MF world view of training. Shell's MF training conceptual model. Tables. Table 1. One to one transformations involving different world views. Table 2. Shell's Comparison with reality. Abstract This document deals with...
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