Managing and learning with Logical Frameworks: the case of an MIS project in China

Abstract

This paper endeavours to explain a project planning exercise set in China and involving the development of a Management Information System (MIS). The approach used is implicitly systemic and makes use of some fairly well-known systems tools. The main objective of the paper is to explain some of the problems and issues involved in the use of Logframe project planning (such as holism and participation) and to raise a series of learning issues. Elements covered in the paper include: a brief introduction to Logframe, a systems view of the project background, introduction to the TeamUp approach to project planning, critique of the planning tool and an overview of learning outcomes.