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Introduction:
Intervention:
ISM was developed by Robert paton and Jim McCalman, based on the idea of an
open systems approach
Definitions:
‘’Intervening in the system aims to resolve difficulties, remove hurdles and provide
momentum to increase the effectiveness of the organization’’. (Dwivedi)
An intervention is a set of sequenced and planned actions or events intended to help the
organization increase its effectiveness.
Purpose of intervention:
Organizations apply interventions for many purposes. The following key points have been
recognized-
Performance and Productivity Improvement
To foster open communication, trust and confidence in intra group and inter-group
relationships. This may involve changing mindsets and perceptions that would come into play
as group influences.
1. System autonomy
Firstly, it refers to the process of mapping-out the boundaries of the system and its
environment.
Main point to consider is when mapping out organisational systems we should ensure
that all the non-essential relationships are excluded and all essential ones should be included.
Systems Behaviour:
The communication processes used to handle and transfer information within and
between systems, and
1. Definition/description phase
2. Situation summary
3. Evaluation phase