The Big Picture of Non-Profit Organisational Sustainability: a Qualitative System Dynamics Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita Singh ◽  
Syanda Alpheous Mthuli
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Qualitative System Dynamics

Complexity Theory and System Dynamics for Project Risk Management

2017 ◽  
pp. 152-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Risk And Uncertainty ◽  
Causal Loop ◽  
General Systems ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Causal Loop Diagrams ◽  
Managing Risk

As a consequence of the consensus that projects are growing in complexity from ever ambitious goals there is a perpetual search for methods aimed at pinpointing and describing the source of complexity with the objective of subsequently reducing uncertainty, managing risk and improving project performance. An area of study that has engaged enquiring minds for over fifty years but has not yet been accepted into mainstream project management is the study and application of systems thinking and system dynamics. The purpose of this chapter is to promulgate the view that the mapping of projects as systems should be re-examined as a means of articulating and responding to complexity. The chapter examines general systems theory, systems thinking and systems dynamics with examples of causal loop diagrams as an aid to describe and respond to risk exposure. It includes simple causal loop diagrams as a means of illustrating how risks may be identified and addressed. The emphasis is on seeing the ‘big picture' to avoid gaps and omissions in the management of risk and uncertainty.

Designing a qualitative system dynamics model of crowdfunding by document model building

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi ◽  
Ali Rajabzadeh Ghatari ◽  
Alinaghi Mashayekhi ◽  
Alireza Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
System Dynamics Model ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leverage Points ◽  
Qualitative System Dynamics ◽  
First Time

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design a qualitative model of crowdfunding dynamics through the document model building (DMB). Design/methodology/approach Methodology in this paper is the qualitative system dynamics through DMB. In DMB, the authors identify the variables that are drivers of its growth and collapse, and the model will be developed by using the systematic review of the literature. Findings Designing of the dynamics of crowdfunding model through DMB. Identifying variables that are drivers of crowdfunding growth and collapse. Determining leverage points in crowdfunding diffusion. Originality/value This paper, for the first time, with the aim of identifying and explaining the efficient positive and negative dynamics in this method, examines crowdfunding systematically and structurally.

A qualitative system dynamics approach to understanding destination image

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 14-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondowossen Anteneh Tegegne ◽  
Brent D. Moyle ◽  
Susanne Becken
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Qualitative System Dynamics

scholarly journals Qualitative System Dynamics Model for Analyzing of Behavior Patterns of SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi ◽  
Dariush Poursarrajian
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Behavioral Patterns ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Science And Technology Parks ◽  
Technology Parks ◽  
Qualitative System Dynamics

In Iran the Small and Medium Knowledge based Enterprise (SMEs), in the development and shaping stage, face with lots of problems. Before maturity and stability, they fail. Nearly a decade passed, since science and technology parks formation happened. They were seen as a mechanism for sustainable economic development based on knowledge; through creation, support and guidance of founded SMEs. Officials and policy makers, seriously concern about sustainable success, development and growth of these SMEs which must be appropriate for needs of Iran. Identify the behavioral patterns of the stages of life (birth, growth, decline, etc.) which lead to inefficiency and decline, is essential. This helps to avoid mistake repetition and eventually reduces costs. This paper, by using participative model building tries to extract prevailed patterns which govern the behavior of SMEs in Yazd Science and Technology Park. This paper attempts to introduce positive leverage points for policy makers and senior managers who are responsible and also SMEs which are located in the Park. Therefore, in this article, while drawing the behavioral patterns of SMEs, using qualitative system dynamics modeling, the structure governing the behavior of SMEs was drawn. This structure consists of 4 reinforcing loops and 8 balancing loops. Finally, based on these loops, 12 corrective policies were proposed. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2021-02-01-02 Full Text: PDF

Applying Appreciative Inquiry, Performance Improvement, and Positive Psychology

2020 ◽  
pp. 294-314
Author(s):  
Nancy Crain Burns
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Human Performance Improvement ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
The Church

As a member of multiple organizations, one may find that there are relationships and situations that span those organizations. When reviewing the intersection of those relationship/situations, it is a good idea to use innovative principles and practices of performance improvement to offer recommendations. This case study describes the approach to reach a positive recommendation for a non-profit, faith-based organization. By using concepts of appreciative inquiry, the ten principles of human performance improvement (ISPI), and positive psychology as described in Flow by (Csikszentmihalyi in 1990, the practitioner was able to “step back” and view the big picture. The situation required reviewing whether the church daycare could continue to sustain operations despite a challenging financial outlook. Some members of the church council were concerned about the financial reports while others thought that the daycare was a valuable ministry that should be continued. The council president appointed a task force to review viability of the daycare organization.

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