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I think there are valid points in Paul's criticism... specifically, the
presentation of the "traditional approach" is so limited as to
constitute a strawman.  In both course work as well as practice, most
instructors and professionals emphasize a larger perspective than the
physical computing system itself.  Most descriptions of the "existing
system analysis phase" would examine environmental characterstics,
reporting roles and other contextual issues.  So, *in practice*,
traditional approaches are far richer and more socially flexible than
describeded in Rob Klings paper.... For this reason, his presentation is
likely to cast a contentious shadow on the contributions of the paper.

As to those contributions, I believe providing a practical, formal
framework for integrating  interpersonal organizational issues as well
as systems issues would be an important *addition* to traditional
approaches.  While we might currently address organizational power and
interpresonal relations when we teach traditional approaches, having a
more consistant formalization (perhaps the web model) would be welcome.

With regard to the paper, while I found the empirical examples
interesting and the background details relevant, I believe it will be
more challenging to provide consistent guidelines in operationalizing
social models for practical use.  I think this is where Rob Klings
research could be most beneficial.

-David
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