Systems Thinking, Systems Dynamics: Managing Change and Complexity, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (January 25, 2013) © 2013

  • Kambiz E. Maani University of Queensland
  • Robert Y. Cavana Victoria University of Wellington
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Title overview

Systems Thinking, System Dynamics offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the growing field of systems thinking and dynamic modelling and its applications. The book provides a self-contained and unique blend of qualitative and quantitative tools, step-by-step methodology, numerous examples and mini-cases, as well as extensive real-life case studies. The content mix and presentation style make the otherwise technical tools of systems thinking and system dynamics accessible to a wide range of people.

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1 Introducing systems thinking
  • Chapter 2 Systems methodology
  • Chapter 3 Causal loop modelling
  • Chapter 4 Dynamic modelling
  • Chapter 5 Scenario planning and modelling
  • Chapter 6 Microworlds and learning laboratory
  • Chapter 7 Systems thinking and the organisation
  • Case 1 Sustainability of the New Zealand fishing industry
  • Case 2 Dynamics of the bird flu pandemic
  • Case 3 Drivers of quality in health services
  • Case 4 Supply chain modelling of a beer distribution system
  • Case 5 Strategy development for a telecommunications business unit

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