Professor Alberto Paucar-Caceres

Professor Alberto Paucar-Caceres

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

An experienced lecturer at doctoral, masters and undergraduate level, Alberto joined MMU from Liverpool Polytechnic in 1990.

As Professor of Management Systems, his work has been published in a number of international journals including the Journal of Operational Research, OMEGA (International Journal of Management Science), Systems Research and Behavioural Research and Systemic Practice and Action Research. Alberto also served as Editor and Associate Editor for Systems Research and Behavioural Research. Before coming to England, Alberto earned a BSc (Hons) in Industrial Engineering and worked in the commercial industry as a Methods Analyst for the Peruvian Air Force and then as a Senior Operational Research Analyst for Petroperu - the Peruvian state oil enterprise. Following which he took an MBA at Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), Mexico, an MA at Lancaster University, an MPhil at Warwick University and a PhD at MMU. In December 2011, Alberto received the MMU loyalty award for 20 years service.

Other academic service (administration and management)

  • Member of Operational Research Society
  • Member of UK Systems Society
  • Professor of Management Systems
  • Chair of MMU’s internal promotions committee
  • Strategic Research manager of Marketing Operations and Digital Business (MODB) Department
  • Unit leader of the Research Report module for the Business School Doctoral Programme

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Research outputs

My research interest is in the area of application of systems thinking and systems ideas in organisational problematical situations. In particular; (1) the application of systems methodologies such as Soft Systems Methodology, Critical Management Sciences and ‘Soft’ Operational Research to problematic situations in organisations; and (2) application of systemic management science methodologies to environmental management and sustainability situations. I am also interested on the evolution of Management Science methodologies in the UK and other countries, particularly on the role of managerial cultural issues on the application of Management Science. I have published on Operational Research, Systems, Information Systems and Management Education Journals. Research interests include:

  • The development of Systems Thinking and Management Sciences Methodologies;
  • The use of Management Sciences Methods and business culture;
  • Problem-structuring methods, ‘soft’ systems methodologies;
  • Applications of Systems Thinking to Management Change and Information Systems;
  • Multi-methodology in Management Sciences: the combination of soft and hard management sciences methodologies; Knowledge Management;
  • Autopoiesis and the Biology of Cognition.
  • Quantitative methods in management and business related courses and the use of Quantitative methods in organisations.

  • Books (authored/edited/special issues)

    (2019) Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects. Springer International Publishing.

    Paucar-Cáceres, A. (2018) Obra reunida 1978-2018. Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann.

  • Chapters in books

    Cavalcanti-Bandos, M.F., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2023) 'Promoting Sustainability in a Brazilian Higher Education Institution with Development of Sustainable Competencies.' The Route Towards Global Sustainability: Challenges and Management Practices. pp. 415-425.

    Espinoza-Molina, J., Silva-Cornejo, M., Quispe-Prieto, S., Acosta-Caipa, K., Chambe-Vega, E., Osco-Mamani, E., Paucar-Cáceres, A., Burrowes-Cromwell, T. (2023) 'Development of a Network of Peruvian and Latin American Universities Committed to Risk Management and Adaptation to Climate Change.' World Sustainability Series. pp. 571-601.

    Vargas, V., Paucar-Caceres, A., Haley, D. (2021) 'The Role of Higher Education Stakeholder Networks for Sustainable Development: A Systems Perspective.' Universities, Sustainability and Society: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Springer Nature, pp. 123-139.

    Cornejo-Rodriguez, M.D.P., Borbor-Cordova, M.J., Ochoa, D., Quispe-Prieto, S.C., Paucar-Caceres, A., Vargas, V., Haley, D., Espinoza-Molina, J., Osco-Mamani, E. (2021) 'Enhancing Self-determined/Socio-Ecological Resilience to Flooding in marginalised communities of Ecuador and Peru.' Handbook of Climate Change Management. Springer, Cham,

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2021) 'Enhancing Self-determined/Socio-Ecological Resilience to Flooding in marginalised communities of Ecuador and Peru.' Latin American Perspectives on Climate Change Adaptation.

    Cavalcanti-Bandos, M.F., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2021) 'An Ecological Vision with Social Responsibility in the Sustainable Environment: Promoting Ecological and Environmental Awareness in Centro Universitário Municipal de Franca-Uni-FACEF (Sao Paulo).' World Sustainability Series. pp. 565-580.

    Al-Qassab, H., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Wright, G., Pagano, R. (2019) 'Sustainability and Green Project Management Skills: An Exploratory Study in the Construction Industry in Dubai.' In Leal, W. (ed.) Social Responsibility and Sustainability: How Business and Organizations Can Operate in a Sustainable and Socially Responsible Way. Springer,

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Blair, G. (2019) 'Systemic Approach and Problem Structuring Methods in Teaching Sustainability on Project Management Courses at Manchester Metropolitan University: Some Reflections on Good Practice.' In Bell, G., Pagano, R., Warwick, J. (ed.) Problem Structuring Approaches and Management for Projects: Demonstration Successful Practice. Palgrave,

    Penaloza-Farfan, L., Sanabria-Gomez, H.S., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2018) 'A Model For Integrating Spirituality in Social Development in Latin America: Exploring Pope Francis Encyclical Letter Laudato Si (On Care for Our Common Home), The Ecology of Liberation and the Ancestral Wisdom of the South American People.' In Leal, W. (ed.) Sustainability and Humanities: Linking Social Values, Theology and Spirituality Towards Sustainability. Springer, pp. 539-560.

    Hart, D. (2018) 'A systemic ‘Theories of Change’ approach for projects and change initiatives in the context of quality enhancement activity in Higher Education.' In Bell, G., Pagano, R., Warwick, J., Sato, C. (ed.) Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects: demonstrating successful practice. Cham: Springer, pp. 1-34.

    Sarnoe, L., Paucar-Caceres, A., Pagano, R., Castellini, M. (2018) 'Using SSM in Project Management: aligning objectives and outcomes in organizational change projects.' In Bell, G., Pagano, R., Warwick, J., Sato, C. (ed.) Problem Structuring Approaches and Management for Projects: demonstratingsSuccessful practice. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 247-276.

    Constant, G.M., Sander Do Amaral, E., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Quispe Prieto, S., Caipa Ramos, M. (2018) 'Peruvian Amazonian Natives and Climate Change: Minorities Facing a Global Problem.' In Leal, W., Leal-Arcas, R. (ed.) The Role of Climate Change Research and Projects in Fostering Climate Action. Springer,

    Peñaloza-Farfán, L., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2018) 'Regional Development in Latin America as a way to promote education for Sustainable Development: the case study of the University Of Ibague in Colombia.' In Walter Leal, F., Patrícia Faga, I., Roberta C. Kronka, M., Fernanda, F. (ed.) The University Campus of the Future: connecting the nexus energy, climate and sustainable development in university operations. World Sustainability Series, Springer,

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hernandez, P.M., Vargas, V. (2017) 'Education for Sustainable Development: An exploratory survey of a sample of Latin American higher education institutions.' In Walter Leal, F. (ed.) Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum of Universities: teaching approaches, methods, examples and case studies. World Sustainability Series, Springer,

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2012) 'Preface.' Spanish Version of "Rapture" poetry book by Carol Ann Duffy Extasis. Tacna, Peru: Cuadernos del Sur,

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2002) 'Mapping the Stages of the Development of Management Sciences Methodologies in the UK: From Single Solving Methods to Multi-Methodology.' In Ragsdell, G., West, D., Wilby, J. (ed.) Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age. New York: Plenum Publishers,

  • Reports

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Burrowes-Cromwell, T. (2015) Family Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Profitability and Sustainable Communities: Circular Mission Possible.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) Using Systemic Methodologies in Sustainable Development and Environmental Management. United Kingdom: British Academy.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2006) Alfa Programme: European Commission Project N 5-0326-2 Improvement of Curriculu: Management Studies and Management Information Courses Network. European Commission.

  • Journal articles

    Vílchez-Román, C., Paucar-Caceres, A., Quispe-Prieto, S. (2024) 'The impact of research on health education/health literacy on policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean Region.' AIMS Public Health, 11(2) pp. 330-348.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Vílchez-Román, C., Quispe-Prieto, S. (2023) 'Health literacy concepts, themes, and research trends globally and in Latin America and the Caribbean: a bibliometric review.' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(22)

    Abuabara, L., Paucar-Caceres, A., Werner-Masters, K., Simonini T. Villas Boas, D. (2023) 'Enhancing systemic thinking by sharing experiences of reading literary fiction using causal mapping.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 75(1) pp. 158-172.

    Espinoza-Molina, J., Paucar-Caceres, A., Silva-Cornejo, M.D.C., Quispe-Prieto, S., Acosta-Caipa, K., Chambe-Vega, E., Osco-Mamani, E., Cordova-Buiza, F., Burrowes-Cromwell, T., Huerta-Tantalean, L.N. (2022) 'Enabling Risk Management and Adaptation to Climate Change through a Network of Peruvian Universities.' Sustainability, 14(24) pp. 16754-16754.

    Ochoa-Aria, A., Jerardino-Wiesenbor, B., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2022) 'Maturana's Ontology of the Observer and Cultural Biology: Understanding the Organization of Living.' Constructivist Foundations, 18(1) pp. 23-25.

    Leal, W., Eustachio, J.H.P.P., Paucar-Caceres, A., Cavalcanti-Bandos, M.F., Nunes, C., Vílchez-Román, C., Quispe-Prieto, S., Brandli, L.L. (2022) 'Planetary health and health education in Brazil: towards better trained future health professionals.' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(16) pp. 10041-10041.

    Aburabara, L., Werner-Masters, K., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2022) 'Daily food planning for families under Covid-19: combining analytic hierarchy process and linear optimisation.' Health Systems, 11(3) pp. 232-250.

    Cordova-Buiza, F., Paucar-Caceres, A., Quispe-Prieto, S.C., Rivera-Garré, A.P., Huerta-Tantalean, L.N., Valle-Paucar, J.E., Ponce de León-Panduro, C.V., Burrowes-Cromwell, T. (2022) 'Strengthening Collaborative Food Waste Prevention in Peru: Towards Responsible Consumption and Production.' Sustainability, 14(3) pp. 1050-1050.

    Werner-Masters, K., Paucar-Caceres, A., Calvacanti-Bandos, M., Quispe-Prieto, S., Huerta-Tantalean, L. (2021) 'Using Soft System Methodology to Align Community Projects with Sustainability Development in Higher Education Stakeholders’ Networks in a Brazilian University.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 39(4) pp. 750-764.

    Gabriel-Campos, E., Werner-Masters, K., Cordova-Buiza, F., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2021) 'Community eco-tourism in rural Peru: Resilience and adaptive capacities to the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change.' Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 48

    Duran-Encalada, J., Werner-Masters, K., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2021) 'Factors Affecting Women’s Intention to Lead Family Businesses in Mexico.' Social Sciences, 10(7)

    Cavalcanti-Bandos, M.F., Quispe-Prieto, S., Paucar-Caceres, A., Burrowes-Cromwel, T., Rojas-Jiménez, H.H. (2021) 'Provision of education for sustainability development and sustainability literacy in business programs in three higher education institutions in Brazil, Colombia and Peru.' International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 22(5) pp. 1055-1086.

    Françozo, R., Paucar-Caceres, A., Beldarrain, M.C.N. (2021) 'Combining value-focused thinking and soft systems methodology: a systemic framework to structure the planning process at a special educational needs school in Brazil.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 73(5) pp. 994-1013.

    Quispe-Prieto, S., Cavalcanti-Bandos, M.F., Caipa-Ramos, M., Paucar-Caceres, A., Rojas-Jiménez, H.H. (2021) 'A Systemic Framework to Evaluate Student Satisfaction in Latin American Universities under the COVID-19 Pandemic.' Systems, 9(1)

    Haley, D., Paucar-Caceres, A., Schlindwein, S. (2021) 'A Critical Inquiry into the Value of Systems Thinking in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis.' Systems, 9(1)

    Abuabara, L., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2020) 'Surveying applications of Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA) from 1989 to 2018.' European Journal of Operational Research, 292(3) pp. 1051-1065.

    Werner, K., Vilchez, V., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2020) 'A systemic framework to evaluate Political Clientelism and Citizens' Subjectivation Processes.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 38(1) pp. 6-20.

    Jerardino-Wiesenborn, B., Paucar-Caceres, A., Ochoa-Arias, A. (2019) 'A Conceptual Framework Based on Maturana’s Ontology of the Observer to Explore the Checkland’s Soft Systems Methodology.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 33(5) pp. 579-597.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Abuabara, L., Toni Burrowes-Cromwell, T. (2019) 'Consumers’ values and behaviour in the Brazilian coffee-in-capsules market: promoting circular economy.' International Journal of Production Research, 57(23) pp. 7269-7288.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Dos Santos, R., Wright, G., Belderrain, M.C. (2019) 'Soft situational strategic planning (SSSP): a method and case study of its application in a Brazilian municipality.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 71(3) pp. 363-380.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Jerardino-Wiesenborn, B. (2019) 'A bridge for two views: Checkland’s soft systems methodology and Maturana’s ontology of the observer.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 71(4) pp. 660-672.

    Córdoba-Pachón, J.R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2018) 'The Unfolding and Resurfacing of Information Systems Knowledge over the Last 25 Years: A Systemic Perspective.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 36(4) pp. 445-460.

    Castellini, M.A., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2018) 'A Conceptual Framework For Integrating Methodologies in Management: Partial Results of a Systemic Intervention in a Textile SME in Argentina.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 36(1) pp. 20-35.

    Werner-Masters, K., Paucar-Caceres, A., Abuabara, L. 'Combining text mining and causal mapping: a multi-methodological framework to improve policy design.' Journal of the Operational Research Society,

    Leila Abuabara, L., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Neyra Belderrain, M.C., Burrowes-Cromwell, T. (2017) 'A systemic framework based on Soft OR approaches to support teamwork strategy: an aviation manufacturer Brazilian company case.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 69(2) pp. 220-234.

    Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2016) 'A utilisation focussed and viable systems approach for evaluating technology supported learning.' European Journal of Operational Research, 259(2) pp. 626-641.

    Duran-Encalada, J.A., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Bandala, E.R., Wright, G.H. (2016) 'The impact of Global Climate Change on Water Quantity and Quality: a system dynamics approach to the US-Mexican transborder region.' European Journal of Operational Research, 256(2) pp. 567-581.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Hart, D., Roma i Vergés, J., Sierra-Lozano, D. (2016) 'Applying Soft Systems Methodology to the Practice of Managing Family Businesses in Catalonia.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 33(3) pp. 312-323.

    Clare, C., Paucar-Caceres, A., Wright, G. (2016) 'Understanding Consumer Motivations for Consulting Online Customer Reviews: A Qualitative Approach.' Journal of Marketing Communications,

    Wright, G., Clare, C., Paucar-Caceres, A., Sandiford, P. (2016) 'Why Should I Believe This? Deciphering the Qualities of a Credible Online Customer Review.' Journal of Marketing Communications,

    Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2014) 'Using Critical Systems Heuristics to Guide Second-Order Critique of Systemic Practice: Exploring the Environmental Impact of Mining Operations in Southern Peru.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 31(2) pp. 197-214.

    Morgan, L., Paucar-Caceres, A., Wright, G. (2014) 'Leading Effective Global Virtual Teams: The Consequences of Methods of Communication.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 27(6) pp. 607-624.

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A., Fielding, A. (2013) 'Predicting Students' Progression in Higher Education by Using the Random Forest Algorithm.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 30(2) pp. 194-203.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2013) 'Using systems thinking to evaluate formative feedback in UK higher education: The case of classroom response technology.' Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 50(1) pp. 94-103.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2012) 'Using systems thinking to evaluate formative feedback in UK higher education: The case of classroom response technology.' Innovations in Education and Teaching International,

    Duran-Encalada, J.A., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2012) 'A system dynamics sustainable business model for Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex): Case based on the Global Reporting Initiative.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 63(8) pp. 1065-1078.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Wright, G. (2011) 'Contemporary discourses in Information Systems Research: Methodological inclusiveness in a sample of Information Systems Journals.' International Journal of Information Management, 31(6) pp. 593-598.

    Duran, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2011) 'Simulating a Sustainable Business Based on the Global Reporting Initiative.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 63pp. 1065-1078.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R. (2011) 'Commentary on the separate prologues by Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela to the second edition of 'De Máquinas y Seres Vivos-Autopoiesis: La organización de lo vivo'-Twenty years after.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(6) pp. 577-580.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R. (2011) 'Note on the English version of: Twenty Years After: Preface to the Second Edition of "De Máquinas y Seres Vivos -Autopoiesis, la organización de lo vivo" by Humberto Maturana.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(6) pp. 581-582.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R., Reichel, A. (2011) 'Autopoiesis, systems thinking and systemic practice: The contribution of Francisco Varela.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(6) pp. 571-574.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Espinosa, A. (2011) 'Management science methodologies in environmental management and sustainability: Discourses and applications.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 62(9) pp. 1601-1620.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2011) 'The development of management sciences/operational research discourses: Surveying the trends in the US and the UK.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 62(8) pp. 1452-1470.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Pagano, R. (2011) 'Management Sciences/Operational Research Units in Business and Management Courses in the UK.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 24(4) pp. 379-395.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Harnden, R. (2011) 'Origins and Implications of Autopoiesis: Translation, Discourse and Languaging - Note on the English Version of: Twenty Years After: Preface to the Second Edition of "De Maquinas y Seres Vivos Autopoiesis: La Organizacion de lo vivo by Humberto R Maturana.' Constructivist Foundations, 6(3)

    Maturana, H., Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R. (2011) 'Origins and Implications of Autopoiesis Preface to the Second Edition of De Maquinas y Seres Vivos.' CONSTRUCTIVIST FOUNDATIONS, 6(3) pp. 293-294.

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2011) 'A Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) Based Framework for Evaluating Managed Learning Environments.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 24(2) pp. 165-185.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Pagano, R.L. (2011) 'Quantitative Methods and Management Sciences Methodologies Units in Business and Management Courses in the UK.' Systemic Practice and Action Research,

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R., Cornejo, K. (2011) 'Preface to the second edition of "De Máquinas y Seres Vivos - Autopoiesis: La organización de lo vivo" by Francisco Varela.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(6) pp. 601-617.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Harnden, R. (2011) 'Preface to the second edition of "De Máquinas y Seres Vivos - Autopoiesis: La organización de lo vivo" by Humberto Maturana.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(6) pp. 583-600.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2010) 'A framework to assess current discourses in information systems: An initial survey of a sample of IS Journals (1999-2009).' OR52 Keynotes and Extended Abstracts - 52nd Conference of the Operational Research Society 2010, pp. 119-129.

    Córdoba, J.R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2010) 'Collaborations in information systems: The role of boundary spanning.' OR52 Keynotes and Extended Abstracts - 52nd Conference of the Operational Research Society 2010, pp. 39-50.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2010) 'Mapping the changes in management science: A review of 'soft' OR/MS articles published in Omega (1973-2008).' Omega, 38(1-2) pp. 46-56.

    Hardman, J.A., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2010) 'A Systematic Framework for Evaluating Managed Learning Environments (MLE): A Stakeholder Approach.' Systemist,

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2009) 'Measuring the Performance of a Research Strategic Plan System Using the Soft Systems Methodology's Three 'Es' and the Viable System Model's Indices of Achievement.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 22(6) pp. 445-462.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2009) 'Pragmatism and rationalism in the development of management science methodologies in the UK and France.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 26(4) pp. 429-444.

    Duran-Encalada, J.A., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2009) 'System dynamics urban sustainability model for Puerto Aura in Puebla, Mexico.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 22(2) pp. 77-99.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Pagano, R. (2009) 'Systems thinking and the use of systemic methodologies in knowledge management.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 26(3) pp. 343-355.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2008) 'Elicitation methods of organisational knowledge: From the individual to the collective through an integrative approach.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 21(5) pp. 323-337.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2008) 'Operational research, systems thinking and the development of management sciences methodologies in US and the UK.' Scientific inquiry, 9(1) pp. 3-18.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2008) 'Mapping the structure of MBA (AMBA-accredited) programmes in the UK and France.' International Journal of Educational Management, 22(2) pp. 184-209.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Duran-Encalada, J. (2008) 'Systems Thinking in the Development of American and British Management Sciences.' Systemist Journal of the United Kingdom Systems Society, 30(3) pp. 492-516.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Rodriguez-Ulloa, R. (2007) 'An application of Soft Systems Dynamics Methodology (SSDM).' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 58(6) pp. 701-713.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Pagano, R. (2006) 'Systemic methodologies and knowledge management: A survey of knowledge management and systems thinking journals.' Proceedings of the European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM, pp. 389-398.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pagano, R. (2006) 'Current Trends in Business IT/IS Education in the UK.' Systemist Journal of the United Kingdom Systems Society, 20(2)

    Rodriguez-Ulloa, R., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2005) 'Soft System Synamics Methodology (SSDM): Combining Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and System Dynamics (SD).' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 18(3) pp. 303-334.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Thorpe, R. (2005) 'Mapping the structure of MBA programmes: a comparative study of the structure of accredited AMBA programmes in the United Kingdom.' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 56(1) pp. 25-38.

    Páucar-Cáceres, A. (2004) 'Language, the Biology of Cognition, emotions, and poetic language.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 17(6) pp. 591-602.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2003) 'Measuring the Effect of Highly Cited Papers in OR/Systems Journals: A Survey of Articles Citing the Work of Checkland and Jackson.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 20(1) pp. 65-79.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2000) 'Use of Systems Methodologies in the UK and Spain: A Sample Survey.' Systemic Practice and Action Research, 13(4) pp. 515-542.

    Cordoba-Pachon, J.R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (1999) 'The resurfacing of information systems (IS) knowledge and its use on the last 25 years: An ecological perspective.' Information Systems Journal,

  • Conference papers

    Harbisher, A., Wright, G., Khan, A., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. 'National Student Survey Research - A Stakeholder Perspective.' In Academy of Marketing. Bournemouth, UK,

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2019) 'Studying the Development of Operational Research/Management Science (OR/MS) Through History, Paradigms and the Dynamics of OR/MS Knowledge.' In 61st Annual Conference of the UK Operational Research Society. OR 2019, Sibson and Kennedy Buildings, Kent University. Canterbury, United Kingdom, 3/9/2019 - 5/9/2019. pp. 32-49.

    Paucar-Caceres, A., Peñaloza-Farfan, L. (2019) 'Using SSM to incorporate ecological ethics and systems thinking in Education.'

    Hernandez, P.M., Vargas, V., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2017) 'Education for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Survey of a Sample of Latin American Higher Education Institutions.' 7/3/2017 - 7/3/2017. Leal Filho, W. (ed.) Springer, pp. 137-154.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Penaloza-Farfan, (2017) 'Regional Development in Latin America as a Way to Promote Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of the University of Ibague in Colombia.' In Symposium On Sustainability in University Campuses (SSUC-2017). University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 17/9/2017 - 19/9/2017.

    Cordeiro, F.H., Belderrain, M.C.N., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2017) 'Health and Safety Factors That Impact Worker's Productivity in the Construction Industry in Brazil.' In IFORS Conference. Quebec, Canada, 17/7/2017 - 21/7/2017.

    Duran-Encalada, J., San Martin-Reyna, J.M., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2017) 'Radiography of the Family Business in Mexico.' In IFERA2017 Annual Conference. 28/6/2017 - 1/7/2017.

    Jerardino-Wiesenborn, B., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2017) 'La Metodologia de Sistemas Blandos de P Checkland desde la onto-epistemologia de H Maturana ENDIO XXX Encuentro Nacional de Docentes en Investigacion Operativa.' In EPIO XXVIII Escuela de Perfeccionamiento en Investigacion Operativa. Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina, 29/5/2017 - 31/5/2017.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Jerardino-Wiesenborn, B. (2017) 'A Conceptual Framework to Combine Maturana's Theory of Autopoiesis and Checkland's Soft Systems Methodology to Explore Human Activity Systems.' In WOSC 2017 Congress. Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, 25/1/2017 - 27/1/2017.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Abuabara, L., Neyra BElderrain, M.C. (2016) 'Cycles of Dominance/Eclecticism and Fractal Patterns of Divisions/Convergence in Operational Research Over the Last 36 Years.' In The OR Society OR59 Conference. University of Loughborough, UK, 12/9/2016 - 14/9/2016.

    Castellini, M.A., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Belderrain, C., Zanazzi, J.L. (2016) 'Integrating Systemic Methodologies to Improve Strategic and Operational Management: A Case of an SME in the Argentinean Textiles Industry.' In The OR Society OR59 Conference. University of Loughborough, UK, 12/9/2016 - 14/9/2016.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Wiesenborn, J. (2016) 'Incorporating Maturana's Onto-Epistemology into Checkland's Soft Systems Methodology.' In The OR Society OR59 Conference. University of Loughborough, UK, 12/9/2016 - 14/9/2016.

    Burrowes-Cromwell, T., Barros Cardosa, P.R., Neyra Belderrain, M.C., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2016) 'Can Systems Thinking and 'Soft' OR Support SMEs.' In The OR Society OR58 Conference. University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 6/9/2016 - 8/9/2016.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Barros Cardoso, P.R., Burrowes-Cromwell, T., Neyra Belderrain, M.C. (2016) 'A Multi-Methodological Systemic Framework.' In The OR Society OR58 Conference. University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 6/9/2016 - 8/9/2016.

    Zanazzi, J.L., Castellini, A., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pontelli, D.A. (2016) 'Approximation to the Problem of Pathogenic Waste Management in Hospitals/Combining Both Hard and Soft Methodologies.' In The OR Society OR58 Conference. University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 6/9/2016 - 8/9/2016.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2016) 'Structuring Tracing the History of MS/OR: Themes and Concepts.' In The OR Society OR58 Conference. University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 6/9/2016 - 8/9/2016.

    Rowe, A., Wylegala, A., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2016) 'Exploring Employee Engagement in a Global Context.' In Universities Forum for Human Resource Development (HRD2016). Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK, 8/6/2016 - 10/6/2016.

    Blair, G.J., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2014) 'Using a Systemic Approach to Teach Sustainability on Project Management Courses at Manchester Metropolitan University: Some Reflections on Good Practice.' In 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities. Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK, 3/9/2014 - 4/9/2014.

    Clare, C., Wright, G., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2014) 'EWOM.' In British Academy of Management. 1/9/2014 - 1/9/2014.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2014) 'Global Climate Change on Water Quantity and Quality: A System Dynamic Approach to the US-Mexican Border.' In Systems Dynamics Conference. Delft, Holland, 20/7/2014 - 24/7/2014.

    Verges, J.R.I., Sierra, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D. (2014) 'Systemic Thinking in Management Practice: Using Soft Systems Methodology in Family Businesses in Catalonia.' In 20th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS). Barcelona, 13/7/2014 - 18/7/2014.

    Clare, C.J., Wright, G., Paucar-Caceres, A., Sandiford, P. (2014) 'Working Title - Understanding the qualities of a helpful online customer review.' In International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues (ICCMI). Athens, Greece, 18/6/2014 - 20/6/2014.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2014) 'Boundary Spanning, Boundary Objects and the Information Systems Field: The Development of a Profession.' In European Conference Information Systems (ECIS). ECIS-Tel Aviv University and London School of Economics, 9/6/2014 - 11/6/2014.

    Córdoba-Pachón, J.R., Paucar-Caceres, A., Wright, G. (2014) 'Evaluating 'Diagnoses', 'Treatments' and 'Inferences' activities in the information systems profession.' In 22nd European Conference on Information Systems. 1/1/2014 - 1/1/2014.

    Harbisher, A., Wright, G., Paucar-Caceres, A., Khan, A. (2014) 'Quality in Higher Education.' In Academy of Marketing. Bournemouth, UK, 1/1/2014 - 1/1/2014.

    Clare, C.J., Wright, G., Paucar-Caceres, A., Sandiford, P. (2014) 'Why should I believe this?' Deciphering the qualities of a credible online customer review.' In British Academy of Management. Ulster University, 9/9/2014 - 11/9/2014.

    Bullo, S., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2013) 'A Framework to Explore Internationalisation in Management Education Using Critical Discourse Analysis.' In XLVIII Consejo Latino Americano de Escuelas de Adminstracion (CLADEA) Conference on the Past, Present, and Future of Latin American Education and Research in Business and Public Administration in the Current Global Context. Escola Brasileira de Administracao Publica e de Empresas (EBAPE) of Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV), Rio de Janeiro, 20/10/2013 - 23/10/2013.

    Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2013) 'Improving the Relevance and Usefulness of Evaluation in Educational Development Processes: A Viable Systems Approach.' In 26th European Conference Operational Research, EURO Conference - Track Stream: Education and OR. Rome, Italy, 1/7/2013 - 4/7/2013.

    Verges, J., Sierra, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D. (2013) 'Integrating Visions and Negotiating Interests to Improve Organisational Efforts: Use of Soft Systems Methodology in a Family Business in Catalonia, Spain.' In 26th European Conference Operational Research, Euro Conference - Track Stream Soft OR and Problem Structuring Methods. 1/7/2013 - 1/7/2013.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2012) 'Exploring English and French Business Culture: Cultural Dimensions and Historical Analysis.' In XLVII Asamblea Annual, Consejo Latino Americano de Escuelas de Adminstracion CLADEA. Lima, Peru, 22/10/2012 - 24/10/2012.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Shi, X. (2012) 'A Statistical Model to Estimate Business and Management Quality Research: Results of Research Assessment Exercise (2001 and 2008) in the UK.' In 54th Operational Research Conference. Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, UK, 4/9/2012 - 6/9/2012.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D., Rodriguez-Ulloa, R. (2012) 'Applying Soft Systems Methodology to Environmental Management: A Boundary Critique Framework.' In 25th European Conference Operational Research EURO Conference Track Stream Soft OR and Problem Structuring Methods. Vilnius, Lithuania, 8/7/2012 - 11/7/2012.

    Duran-Encalada, J., Bandala, E., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2012) 'A System Dynamics Approach to Assess the Consequences of Global Climate Change for Water Quantity and Quality Along the US-Mexico Trans-Border Region: A Two Cities Case Study.' In Systems Dynamics Conference. St Gallen, Switzerland, 1/7/2012 - 1/7/2012.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D., Rodriguez-Ulloa, R. (2012) 'Using Soft Systems Methodology and Systems Dynamics in Environmental Management: Modelling the Pollution Effects of Mining Operations in Southern Peru.' In Systems Dynamics Conference. St Gallen, Switzerland, 1/7/2012 - 1/7/2012.

    Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2012) 'Using Critical Systems Heuristics to Guide Second-Order Inquiry to Inform Improvement in Systems Practice.' In UK Association Information Systems Conference (UKAIS). Oxford, UK, 1/4/2012 - 1/4/2012.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Liu, J. (2012) 'Confucian Principles in ICT Chinese Practice: An Exploratory Model.' In UK Association Information Systems Conference (UKAIS). Oxford, UK, 1/4/2012 - 1/4/2012.

    Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2012) 'Using Systems Heuristics to Guide "Second Order" Boundary Critique in a Systemic Intervention: Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Mining in Southern Peru.' In UK Association for Information Systems. Oxford, UK, 26/3/2012 - 28/3/2012.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2011) 'Investigating the Content and Delivery of Quantitative Methods in Business and Management Programmes in the UK.' In 53 ORS Conference. Nottingham Centre, UK, 1/9/2011 - 1/9/2011.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2011) 'Critical Evaluation of a Systemic Intervention: Using Soft Systems Methodology to Study the Environmental Effects of Mining Operations in Southern Peru.' In 53 ORS Conference. Nottingham Centre, UK, 1/9/2011 - 1/9/2011.

    Cordoba, J., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2011) 'Information Systems collaborations as boundary spanning: initial survey in a sample of Journals..' In ICIS. 1/1/2011 - 1/1/2011. Galletta, D.F., Liang, T.P. (ed.) Association for Information Systems,

    Cordoba-Pachon, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2011) 'Exploring Current Collaborations in Information Systems: Initial Survey on Boundary Spanning in a Sample of Journals (2000-2010).' In Thirty Second International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS). Shanghai, 1/1/2011 - 1/1/2011.

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A., Urquhart, C., Fielding, A. (2010) 'Predicting students progression using existing university datasets: A random forest application.' 3. 1/12/2010 - 1/12/2010. pp. 1875-1885.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'A Framework to Assess Current Discourses in Information Systems: An Initial Survey of a Sample of IS Journals (1999-2009).' In 52 ORS Conference. Royal Holloway, UK, 1/9/2010 - 1/9/2010.

    Cordoba-Pachon, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'Collaboration in Information Systems: The Role of Boundary Spanning.' In 52 ORS Conference. Royal Holloway, UK, 1/9/2010 - 1/9/2010.

    Cornejo, K., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'Using SSM to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of the Mining in Southern Peru.' In 52 OR Conference. Royal Holloway, UK, 1/9/2010 - 1/9/2010.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'Systems Thinking in Education Management: Feedback Provision and its Impact on Technology-Mediated Teaching.' In 52 ORS Conference. Royal Holloway, UK, 1/9/2010 - 1/9/2010.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pagano, R. (2010) 'Improving the Problem Definition Stage in Environmental Management by Combining Soft Systems Methodology and System Dynamics: An Application in a Peruvian Coastal Basin.' In 52 OR Conference. Royal Holloway, UK, 1/9/2010 - 1/9/2010.

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Urquhart, C., Fielding, A. (2010) 'Predicting Students Progression Using VLE and Student Record Systems: A Random Forest Application.' In AMCIS, Sixteenth Americas Conference on Information Systems. Lima, Peru, 12/8/2010 - 15/8/2010.

    Duran, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'A System Dynamics Sustainable Business Model: Case Based on the Global Reporting Initiative.' In Systems Dynamics Conference. Seoul, 1/7/2010 - 1/7/2010.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2010) 'Use of Management Science Systemic Methodologies in Environmental Management and Sustainability.' In 24th European Conference Operational Research EURO Conference OR Creating Competitive Advantage. Lisbon, 1/7/2010 - 1/7/2010.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Harnden, R. (2010) 'Current Discourses in Management Science: Comparing Interpretive and Constructivist Approaches.' In European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research 2010. April 2010. University of Vienna, 6/4/2010 - 9/4/2010. Trappl, R. (ed.)

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A., Urquhart, C., Fielding, A. (2010) 'Predicting Students Progression Using Existing University Datasets: A Random Forest Application..' 1/1/2010 - 1/1/2010. Santana, M., Luftman, J.N., Vinze, A.S. (ed.) Association for Information Systems, pp. 272-272.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2009) 'The Development of British and American Management Sciences/Operational Research: A Tale of Two Countries.' In OR-51 International Conference. Warwick University, UK, 1/9/2009 - 1/9/2009.

    Hardman, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2009) 'Evaluating MLEs in UK Higher Education: Developing a Stakeholder Approach.' In UK Systems Society International Conference. St Annes College, Oxford, UK, 1/9/2009 - 1/9/2009.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2009) 'Surveying the Use of Management Science Methodologies in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development.' In BAM Conference. Brighton, UK, 1/9/2009 - 1/9/2009.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2009) 'The Use of Audience Response Systems (ARS) in Business Studies Degrees Courses.' In The Future of Learning Conference. Ashridge Business School, UK, 19/8/2009 - 21/8/2009.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pagano, R. (2009) 'Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods in Management Education in the UK.' In 23rd European Conference Operational Research EURO Conference OR Creative Competitive Advantage. Bonn, 1/7/2009 - 1/7/2009.

    Duran-Encalada, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2009) 'A System Dynamic Model to Examine Students' No-Continuation Trends: A Mexican and British Case.' In 52nd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society. Albuquerque, 1/7/2009 - 1/7/2009.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2008) ''Soft' OR is Having a Hard Time in the US: Exploring the MS Literature in OR/MS American Journals.' In CLADEA (Association of Latin America's Leading Management Schools). UDLA, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, 1/10/2008 - 1/10/2008.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2008) 'Management Sciences Methodologies in the US and Britain: Exploring The Differences.' In OR-50 Operational Research Society 50th Conference - Track: Systems Thinking. York, UK, 9/9/2008 - 11/9/2008.

    Jeppesen, S., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2008) 'Critical Soft Systems Framework (CSSF): A Systemic Framework Combining Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH).' In UK Systems Society Conference. Oxford, UK, 1/9/2008 - 3/9/2008.

    Duran-Encalada, J., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2008) 'A Simulation Model for the Automobile Cluster in Puebla, Mexico.' In 51st Systems Dynamics Conference. Athens, Greece, 1/7/2008 - 1/7/2008.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2008) 'Measuring the Performance of a Research Strategic Plan System Using the Soft Systems Methodology's Three 'Es' and the Viable System Model's Indices of Performance.' In British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference. Track: Performance Management. Harrogate, UK, 1/1/2008 - 1/1/2008.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Duran-Encalada, J. (2007) 'MS/OR Systems Thinking and Management Science Methodologies in the US and the UK.' In UK Systems Society International Conference. St Annes College, Oxford, UK, 1/9/2007 - 1/9/2007.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Duran-Encalada, J. (2007) 'Systems Dynamics Model of Sustainable Urban Development in the Valsequillo Lake Region in Puebla, Mexico.' In The International Systems Dynamic Society. Boston MIT, USA, 1/7/2007 - 1/7/2007. Sterman, J., Oliva, R., Langer, R.S., Rowe, , JI, , Yanni, J.M. (ed.)

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2007) 'Systems Thinking and Information Systems: Systemic Methodologies Used in Information Systems - Panel on Systems Thinking, The Work System Method and Soft Systems Thinking in Information Systems.' In ISOneWorld2007 Conference. Orleans Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 11/4/2007 - 13/4/2007.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2007) 'Systems Thinking and the Development of Management Sciences Methodologies in the US and UK.' In ISOneWorld2007 Conference. Orleans Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 11/4/2007 - 13/4/2007.

    Pagano, R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2006) 'A Holonomic Approach to Strategic Knowledge Elicitation.' In European Conference Knowledge Management. Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, 4/9/2006 - 5/9/2006. pp. 748-754.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pagano, R. (2006) 'Systemic Methodologies and Knowledge Management: A Survey of Knowledge Management and Systems Thinking Journals.' In European Conference Knowledge Management. Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, 4/9/2006 - 5/9/2006.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Pagano, R. (2005) 'Changes in IT/IS Higher Education in the UK.' In Systems Society International Conference. St Anne's College, Oxford, 5/9/2005 - 7/9/2005.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2004) 'Language, Biology of Cognition, Emotions and Poetic Language.' In UK Systems Society International Conference. St Anne's College, Oxford, 7/9/2004 - 8/9/2004.

    Rodriguez-Ulloa, R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2004) 'Soft System Dynamics Methodology (SSDM): A Combination of Soft Systems Methodology and Systems Dynamics.' In 22nd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society. Oxford, UK, 25/7/2004 - 29/7/2004.

    Beasley, T., Thorpe, R., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2002) 'Mapping the Structure of MBA Programmes: A Comparative Study of the Structure and Grouping of MBA Programmes in the UK and the USA.' In British Academy of Management Conference - Fast Tracking Through Partnerships. Middlesex University Business School, Hammersmith, London, 9/9/2002 - 11/9/2002.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (2002) 'Mapping the stages of the development of Management Sciences Methodologies in the UK: From single solving methods to multimethodology.' In 7th International Conference of the United-Kingdom-Systems-Society on Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age. YORK UNIV, YORK, ENGLAND, 7/7/2002 - 10/7/2002. Ragsdell, G., West, D., Wilby, J. (ed.) KLUWER ACADEMIC/PLENUM PUBL, pp. 19-27.

    Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (1999) 'National Culture and the Use of Systems Methodologies in the UK and Spain.' In British Academy of Management Annual Conference: Managing Diversity. II. The Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 1/9/1999 - 3/9/1999. pp. 1612-1630.

    Paucar-Caceres, A. (1999) 'Measures of performance: The three Es of soft systems methodology and the indices of performance of the viable system model..' In 6th International Conference of the United-Kingdom-Systems-Society on Synergy Matters. LINCOLN, ENGLAND, 5/7/1999 - 9/7/1999. Castell, A.M., Gregory, A.J., Hindle, G.A., James, M.E., Ragsdell, G. (ed.) KLUWER ACADEMIC/PLENUM PUBL, pp. 457-462.