Answer to Question #208793 in Mechanical Engineering for Asel

Question

1. Analyze the structure of some problem for the company/project by Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM).

Answer 1

Interpretive structural modeling (ISM) is a process that transforms unclear and poorly articulated mental models of systems into visible, well-defined models useful for many purposes. The interpretation of links is comparatively weak in ISM; the interpretation of the directed link in terms of how it operates is lacking. 

Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) is a computer-based technique for helping small groups develop graphical representations of complex systems.

Steps of the Basic Process:

Step I: Identify and Define Elements 

Step II: Define Contextual Relationship

Step III: Interpretation of Relationship

Step IV: Interpretive Logic of Pair-wise Comparison 

Step V: Reachability Matrix and Transitivity Check 

Step VI: Level Partition on Reachability Matrix 

Step VII: Developing Diagraph 

Step VIII: Interaction Matrix 

Step IX: Total Interpretive Structural Model