A creativity support system based on causal mapping.

Oliveira, Fernando S.

Abstract

Theory development is a very complex process that requires creativity and highly specialized analytical skills. This article presents a new algorithm, based on causal mapping, for assisting in the creation of qualitative theories. This algorithm is able to conjecture and prove new theorems, to test for consistency and completeness of the theory, and to derive meta-theorems comparing the different concepts in it. The use of the algorithm is exemplified in developing a theory to explain structural inertia in organizations.

Citation

OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2018. A creativity support system based on causal mapping. Journal of computer information systems [online], 58(2), pages 99-109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2016.1202089

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 27, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Sep 27, 2016
• Publication Date: Jun 30, 2018
• Deposit Date: Oct 21, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 15, 2023
• Journal: Journal of computer information systems
• Print ISSN: 0887-4417
• Electronic ISSN: 2380-2057
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 58
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 99-109
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2016.1202089
• Keywords: Causal mapping; Computational creativity; Artificial intelligence; Knowledge management; Logic modelling
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2114735