problemstruktur
Problemstruktur (problem structure) refers to the arrangement and interrelations of the elements that define a problem, including goals, constraints, context, and stakeholders. This concept is used across fields such as problem solving, systems engineering, and design thinking to clarify what must be solved before selecting a solution.
Key components include the problem statement, boundary conditions, objectives, constraints, resources, assumptions, stakeholders, information needs, and
Analyzing problem structure often involves decomposition (breaking a problem into subproblems), mapping dependencies, and employing problem-structuring
Applications: In software development, defining problem structure guides requirements and system architecture. In management and policy
Limitations: A problem's structure can be dynamic; new information may change how the problem is perceived.