Industrial Management Studies

Designing a Comprehensive Model of Work Cycle Development in the Era of the Fifth Industrial Revolution: "Problem Formulation with Soft Systems Methodology"

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

maryam parandvarFoumani 1
reza radfar 2
abbas Tolouie Ashlaghi 2

1 PhD student in Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22054/jims.2024.79183.2911
Abstract
Scientific and technological developments, especially in the field of information and communication technology, have caused significant changes in people's daily lives, and remote work has been promoted as a new approach in managing work and performing activities, especially in the conditions created by the Corona pandemic. This study examines the concept of remote work in a special framework that includes the Corona period and the fifth industrial revolution and emphasizes the need for comprehensive scientific attention and innovative methods. To solve these challenges, this research presents a comprehensive model by applying the soft systems methodology (SSM), which takes into account the perspectives and limitations of different stakeholders and aims to increase the implementation of remote work. Using systematic methods and qualitative data analysis, this study develops the model in a flexible and comprehensive way. In addition, it highlights the role of technology, organizational culture and management strategies in reducing social isolation and increasing telework efficiency. The findings emphasize the dynamic aspect of the remote work ecosystem and emphasize the importance of multifaceted solutions for organizational success in the era of the fifth industrial revolution.

Keywords

Industry 5.0
Remote work
Soft Systems Methodology
Systems Thinking
Subjects
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Industrial Management Studies
Volume 22, Issue 73
Summer 2024
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