Computer-Based Management of Complex Systems: Proceedings of the 1989 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Stuttgart, July 10–14, 1989

Front Matter....Pages I-XIV
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The System Dynamics National Model: Macrobehavior from Microstructure....Pages 3-12
The Structured Systems Approach for the Design of Optimisation and Simulation Models....Pages 13-20
Misperceptions of Feedback in Dynamic Decision Making....Pages 21-31
Synergetics and Social Science....Pages 32-65
Corporate Strategic Thinking: The Role of System Dynamics....Pages 66-75
A System Dynamic Model and Policy Analysis for National Education and Economy Development....Pages 76-83
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
Development and use of System Dynamics Models as Tools for Strategic Planning of Flexible Assembly Systems....Pages 89-96
A System Dynamics Model for Automation....Pages 97-103
Planned Organizational Change: Theory, Model, Data and Simulation....Pages 104-110
Accounting Measurement and Methodological Characteristics of Accounting Dynamics....Pages 111-118
Flexible Manufacturing and it’s Benefits for the Financial Situation of an Enterprise....Pages 119-127
Modelling Business Strategies for Verification of Planning....Pages 128-135
Market Analysis and Forecasting as a Strategic Business Tool....Pages 136-143
Loop-Based Strategic Decision Support Systems — Theory and Application —....Pages 144-156
Modelling a Biotechnology Startup Firm....Pages 157-176
Computerbased Decision Support of Strategic Planning and Strategic Management with System Dynamics Models Illustrated by the Example of the German Federal Railway....Pages 177-185
Feedback Delays and Control in Complex Dynamic Systems....Pages 189-196
A Successful Management Training Institution must Interact Intensively with its Environment....Pages 197-204
A Study on Human Control in Stock-Adjustment Tasks....Pages 205-212
A Metalanguage for Communication, Confidence, and Commitment: A New Perspective on Influence Diagrams....Pages 213-220
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
A Training Game and Behavioral Decision Making Research Tool: An Alternative use of System Dynamics Simulation....Pages 221-228
Organizational Learning: A New Challenge for System Dynamics....Pages 229-236
Generic Qualitative Behavior of Elementary System Dynamics Structures....Pages 239-245
Tests of Model Behavior that can Detect Structural Flaws: Demonstration with Simulation Experiments....Pages 246-254
Modeling Control of DNA-Replication in Bacterial Cells....Pages 255-262
Designing a Manufacturing Policy Using the Reference Approach and Alternative System Dynamics Support Methods....Pages 263-270
Fuzzy Evaluation on the Validity of System Dynamics Models....Pages 271-276
Aggregate Dynamics of a Population of Commodity Cycle Models....Pages 277-284
System Formalitation and Models Building....Pages 285-292
Tomorrow, Today: System Dynamics Models or Expert Systems?....Pages 293-299
A Study of Sensitive Test....Pages 300-306
Learning in dynamic simulation games; using performance as a measure....Pages 309-316
Computer-Based Case Studies in Management Education and Research....Pages 317-326
Learning Laboratories: Designing a Reflective Learning Environment....Pages 327-334
Modelling the process of complex system control....Pages 335-342
Eliciting Group Knowledge for Model-Building....Pages 343-357
A Dynex-Based Learning Laboratory for Economic Development Planning....Pages 358-365
A Critique of Roemer’s Conception of Exploitation....Pages 369-376
A System Dynamics Approach to the Function of the Economic Leverages in China’s Economy....Pages 377-383
A Socio-Economy Development Strategy Study of a Typical Underdeveloped Coastal Open City....Pages 384-391
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
Quantitative Analysis of Inflation Issue in China....Pages 392-398
Elements for Periurban Dynamics....Pages 401-406
Energy Supply Modelling: The Case of Cyclades....Pages 407-414
A System — Dynamics Examination of the Effects of the Mahaweli — Project in Sri Lanka....Pages 415-422
A System Dynamics Model for National Energy Policy Planning....Pages 423-433
Schedule Delays and New Financing for the Argentine Electricity Sector Growth....Pages 434-441
Corporate and Statewide Perspectives on the Liability Insurance Crisis....Pages 442-457
System Dynamics Applications in the Sector of Electricity....Pages 458-462
A Study of Shanghai’s Industrial Structure....Pages 463-469
An Application of System Dynamics to the Research on the Strategy of Rural Development in Heilongjiang Province....Pages 470-477
The Dynamic Relationship between Transportation and other Industries in China....Pages 478-485
A S.D. Model for Rational Exploitation and Utilization of Water Resources in Arid and Semi-arid Areas....Pages 486-492
System Dynamics as a Tool for Historians: The Role of Software....Pages 495-501
Non-Linear Dynamic Phenomena in Electron Transfer Devices....Pages 502-508
Rössler Bands in Economic and Biological Systems....Pages 509-518
Creating System Dynamics Models Hierarchically Using SADT....Pages 519-526
Knowledge-Based Modelling....Pages 527-534
System Dynamics Simulation of Spatial Character....Pages 535-542
Chaos Study in System Dynamics....Pages 543-548
Improving Insight and Understanding by Optimising System Dynamics Models....Pages 549-558
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
A Study on the Coordinated Development of the R&D and Socio-Economy for a Typical Large City in China using System Dynamics Approach....Pages 559-566
The Coordinative Development between R&D and Tech-Acquisition in China....Pages 567-573
Dynamic Modelling and Policy Analysis on Technological Progress and the Change of Industrial Structure....Pages 574-586
The Planning and Controlling of Infantry and Artillery Joint Combat Operation....Pages 589-598
System Dynamics and Defence Analysis....Pages 599-607
Systems Dynamics Modeling of Air Warfare....Pages 608-615
The Origins of Mass Warfare: A System Dynamics Approach....Pages 616-623
Government’s Ability to Manage Political Conflict over the Course of Economic Development....Pages 624-632
Front Matter....Pages 633-633
Gaming to Implement System Dynamics Models....Pages 635-640
Water Resources Development Planning....Pages 641-648