Participative modelling and big issues: defining features of system dynamics?

Lane, D. C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6658-7041 (2010) Participative modelling and big issues: defining features of system dynamics? Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 27 (4). pp. 461-465. ISSN 1092-7026 doi: 10.1002/sres.1048

Abstract/Summary

In this article the author discusses participative modelling in system dynamics and issues underlying it. It states that in the heart of system dynamics is the servo-mechanism theory. It argues that it is wrong to see an optimal solution being applied by the empowered parties just because it exhibits self-evident truth and an analysis is not enough to encourage people to do things in different way. It mentions other models including the simulation models used for developing strategy discussions.