Group Model Building Using System Dynamics: An Analysis of Methodological Frameworks

Authors

  • Celine Berard

Keywords:

: system dynamics, group model building, modelling process, methodological frameworks, systematic analysis

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to study existing methodological frameworks on group modelling projects using system dynamics. Such projects are more and more applied in organizations in order to support their strategic decisions. In this research, key frameworks were first identified and then classified allowing for an in‑depth analysis. The results of this analysis indicate that existing frameworks proposing a global vision of projects are scarce. Moreover, few of them consider both aspects of structure and process simultaneously. In addition, three crucial issues are highlighted: the elicitation of participants knowledge, the establishment of a consensus among participants, and the aspects of facilitation.

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Published

1 Sep 2010

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Articles

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