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System Dynamics and Organizational Learning

Author : Kambiz Maani

Published in: Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

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Glossary
Definition of the Subject
Introduction
Systems Thinking and Modeling Methodology
Organizational Learning
Modeling for Organizational Learning
Future Directions
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DYSMAP. University of Salford, UK (PC-based simulation language with syntax similar to DYNAMO. Includes optimization capability based on hill‐climbing.)
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Microworld Creator and S^4. Microworlds Inc., Cambridge MA (Easy to use environment for simulation and gaming. S^4, the ‘industrial strength’ version, supports arrays and includes diagnostics for analyzing behavior. Both Creator and S^4 support user‐defined information displays and facilitate rapid development of management flight simulators.)
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STELLA and ithink. High Performance Systems, Hanover NH. (User‐friendly modeling software with full graphical interface. Models are entered graphically, at the level of the stock and flow diagram. Widely used in education from elementary school up; also used in research and practice.)
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Vensim. Ventana Systems, Harvard MA. (Powerful simulation environment for SD models. Runs on workstations and PCs. Includes array capability and a wide range of features for analyzing model behavior.)
Metadata
Title
System Dynamics and Organizational Learning
Author
Kambiz Maani
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-7700-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4419-7701-4

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7701-4_40