Proceedings of SW21 The OR Society Simulation Workshop | 2021
The Agency Role of SD Models in Model-Building Groups
Abstract
This paper examines the role of a simulation model being developed within a group model building process. The paper argues that the model can be conceptualized as a being an agent in a model building group which influences, shapes and challenges the thinking of the group members. The paper presents two case studies of group model building projects and shows how the agency of the model in differently composed groups.