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An experimental analysis of the dynamic structure and behavior of managerial support systems
Author(s) -
Clark Thomas D.,
Jones Mary C.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
system dynamics review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.491
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1099-1727
pISSN - 0883-7066
DOI - 10.1002/sdr.401
Subject(s) - key (lock) , computer science , system dynamics , space (punctuation) , quality (philosophy) , variable (mathematics) , operations research , systems engineering , risk analysis (engineering) , management science , process management , engineering , artificial intelligence , mathematics , computer security , business , mathematical analysis , philosophy , epistemology , operating system
This paper provides a System Dynamics approach to assessment of a theoretical model of management support systems (MSS). It extends theory about the structure of MSS using the system dynamics indexed variable approach. Experimentation with relationships among system elements suggests possible MSS management policies and offers insight into how to successfully manage such systems. Several key insights into the interactive behavior of the elements in the system are provided. For example, we show that the level of MSS use lags changes in the problem space as it becomes more complex. This in turn affects MSS quality because it can bring into question the decisions made that were based on the MSS. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure changes in problem space are understood quickly and reacted to in a timely manner.