Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach
This paper details the classic grounded theory approach used in a research project to develop a conceptual theory for an engineering solution to address highly complex problems. Highly complex problem domains exist and are on the rise as we enter an Age of Interactions and Complexity. Our current wo...
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| description | This paper details the classic grounded theory approach used in a research project to develop a conceptual theory for an engineering solution to address highly complex problems. Highly complex problem domains exist and are on the rise as we enter an Age of Interactions and Complexity. Our current world has been characterized by the plethora and ubiquity of information and global interconnections that link events and decisions to outcomes and effects that are often unpredictable and result in severe unforeseen and unintended consequences. Technological advances such as computers, the internet, Big Data, social media, artificial intelligence, and communication networks have expanded complex problem spaces. However, these same technologies present an opportunity to engineer a complex adaptive system of systems solution to address these challenging problems. This research project embarked on a classic grounded theory approach to study a number of knowledge domains and engineering processes, allowing a conceptual theory to emerge that offers an engineering solution to address highly complex problems. The project resulted in the emergence of a theory for a new class of engineered CASoS solutions. This paper details the classic grounded theory approach taken to conduct the research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4c3f0b6aa78c4f79a7ff288e90c9d0522022-12-21T18:33:58ZengSociology PressGrounded Theory Review: An International Journal1556-15501556-15422018-12-01171Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory ApproachBonnie Johnson0Karen Holness1Wayne Porter2Alejandro Hernandez3Naval Postgraduate School, United StatesNaval Postgraduate School, United StatesNaval Postgraduate School, United StatesNaval Postgraduate School, United StatesThis paper details the classic grounded theory approach used in a research project to develop a conceptual theory for an engineering solution to address highly complex problems. Highly complex problem domains exist and are on the rise as we enter an Age of Interactions and Complexity. Our current world has been characterized by the plethora and ubiquity of information and global interconnections that link events and decisions to outcomes and effects that are often unpredictable and result in severe unforeseen and unintended consequences. Technological advances such as computers, the internet, Big Data, social media, artificial intelligence, and communication networks have expanded complex problem spaces. However, these same technologies present an opportunity to engineer a complex adaptive system of systems solution to address these challenging problems. This research project embarked on a classic grounded theory approach to study a number of knowledge domains and engineering processes, allowing a conceptual theory to emerge that offers an engineering solution to address highly complex problems. The project resulted in the emergence of a theory for a new class of engineered CASoS solutions. This paper details the classic grounded theory approach taken to conduct the research.http://groundedtheoryreview.com/2018/12/27/complex-adaptive-systems-of-systems-a-grounded-theory-approach/complex adaptive systems of systemsgrounded theorysystems engineeringcomplexity |
| spellingShingle | Bonnie Johnson Karen Holness Wayne Porter Alejandro Hernandez Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal complex adaptive systems of systems grounded theory systems engineering complexity |
| title | Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach |
| title_full | Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach |
| title_fullStr | Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach |
| title_short | Complex Adaptive Systems of Systems: A Grounded Theory Approach |
| title_sort | complex adaptive systems of systems a grounded theory approach |
| topic | complex adaptive systems of systems grounded theory systems engineering complexity |
| url | http://groundedtheoryreview.com/2018/12/27/complex-adaptive-systems-of-systems-a-grounded-theory-approach/ |
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