In a certain sense human activity systems do not exist, only perceptions of them exist, perceptions which are associated with specific Ws. (Peter Checkland)

In a certain sense human activity systems do not exist, only perceptions of them exist, perceptions which are associated with specific Ws.

Peter Checkland

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