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Soft systems theory has invoked much debate as to how it can contribute to information systems development practices, which are founded in reductionist techniques. This paper addresses the application of soft systems theory, to the critical issue of integrating the planning and development of information systems.
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Dingley, S. (1995). A Soft Systems Approach to Integrating Information Systems Planning and Development. In: Ellis, K., Gregory, A., Mears-Young, B.R., Ragsdell, G. (eds) Critical Issues in Systems Theory and Practice. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9883-8_13
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