| This study is ordered to show how three aspects of particular interest and relevance to the development of a computer model of change methods and a planning process can compliment each other and be combined into one research approach.; In aspect one, the goal is to build on the Interactive Planning Process by converting it from a book titled a Guide To Controlling Your Corporation's Future, Ackoff, R.; Gharajedaghi J.; and Finnel E. (1984) to a model for computer automation.; Aspect two provides a step by step description of 7 change methods, and the interactive planning process as specifications and requirements to facilitate model development.; Aspect three, integrates aspects one and two into a model for automation that combines the 7 change methods and the interactive planning process into an object oriented model and class library.; The resulting model and class library functionally organizes a general change-planning process; stipulates parameters that provide the format necessary for adaptive learning; and describes alternative system models to support re-engineering of legacy systems.; The model is intended to be used with decision support tools for statistical representation, what if analysis, and cost benefit solutions. The model is further intended for use with executive information systems that provide system parameter monitoring and reporting. Use of a computer automated system engineering tool (CASE tool) is necessary for re-engineering of legacy systems.; The model provides a starting point of logical objects from which new expressions can be made. As such, the interactive planning and change methods specification is abstracted and defined in the object model and class library in a generic manner; logical objects define what is done, not how, or by whom. |
