procedurethes
Procedurethes is a theoretical framework for designing, documenting, and validating procedural knowledge within organizations and automated systems. It aims to convert tacit know-how into explicit procedures that are auditable, reproducible, and adaptable. The term combines 'procedure' with 'theses' to emphasize that each step is accompanied by a justified claim about its purpose and expected outcome.
Origin and scope: The concept arises in discussions of knowledge management and process design, where practitioners
Core components: A procedural schema (the sequence of actions), an epistemic justification (why each step is
Methodology: Practitioners elicit expert knowledge, formalize it into structured representations, and validate it through testing, reviews,
Applications and relation to other concepts: Procedurethes is used in manufacturing, software engineering, healthcare, and education
Limitations: Potential complexity and maintenance overhead; risk of rigidity if over-formalized; requires governance to prevent drift