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System Dynamics

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This chapter introduces the complexity and change of the dynamic systems, systems thinking and system dynamics as a methodology of systems thinking. Feedback system concepts and mode of behaviour of dynamic systems are highlighted. Model and simulation are defined, systems thinking methodology outlined and usefulness of models are discussed.

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  1. University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

    Bilash Kanti Bala, Fatimah Mohamed Arshad & Kusairi Mohd Noh

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Bala, B.K., Arshad, F.M., Noh, K.M. (2017). Introduction. In: System Dynamics. Springer Texts in Business and Economics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2045-2_1

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