The mere fact of using a computer does not of itself mean that work is done more efficiently or that better information is produced. Too often computers are introduced in an attempt to solve a technical problem when the real problem is one concerned with management, or lack of clear objectives, or poor coordination, or one caused by environmental change or some other factor. To gain the maximum advantage from using computers it is essential …showed first 75 words of 2424 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2424 total…be made in the problem situation. The cultural stages of enquiry study the roles and relationships of the groups involved, the norms, values and the political (power) dimension. A tool used in this part of SSM is the rich picture. This is a pictorial caricature of the organization showing such things as; the individuals and groups in the organization, relationships, resources, conflicts, worries and constraints. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Dr Mohammed Faruk Hosain, Research Papers of PhD 2000