Applying System Dynamics as an experimental interactive learning technique to
ISBN
978-88-6493-004-6
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2010-06-14
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Taish, Marco
Cassina, Jacopo
Smeds, Riitta
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to introduce an experimental learning technique aimed at raising management awareness of eco-sustainability drivers which should support management to deal with this challenge properly to sustain competitive advantage. Methodologically, we will use Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) - an approach of System Dynamics (SD) - to structure and visualise these drivers. CLD are a suitable tool to highlight cause-effect relations on a qualitative level. CLD can demonstrate an overview of multiple interactions between different drivers. Moreover, they can identify positive and negative feedback loops and can indicate delays in cause-effect relations. Learning to understand these relations will likely support both, under-performing firms to gain awareness of eco-sustainability drivers and then to transform this new knowledge into real actions, as well as firms which are already performing well in terms of sustainability to improve further.
Language
English
Keywords
eco-sustainability challenge
eco-efficiency
eco-effectiveness
system dynamics
causal loop diagrams
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Experimental learning on sustainable management, economics and industrial engineering : proceedings of 14. workshop of the special interest group on experimental interactive learning in industrial management of the IFIP working group 5.7
Publisher
Poliprint
Publisher place
Milano
Start page
79
End page
90
Pages
12
Event Title
IFIP Working Group 5.7 14th SIG Workshop 2010
Event Location
Milan, Italy
Event Date
05-07.06.2010
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
70145