what-when-how
In Depth Tutorials and Information
Chapter 2
Systems-LevelModeling
ofSociotechnicalSystems
Ali Mostashari
Contents
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................14
2.2 Systems Analysis.........................................................................................14
2.2.1 Systems Engineering .......................................................................14
2.2.1.1 Trade-Off Analysis ........................................................... 15
2.2.1.2 Optimization .................................................................... 15
2.2.1.3 Game heory....................................................................17
2.2.1.4 Agent-Based Modeling......................................................17
2.2.1.5 Benefit-Cost Analysis and Discounted Cash Flow ...........18
2.2.1.6 Utility heory...................................................................18
2.2.1.7 Real-Options Analysis ......................................................18
2.2.2 System Dynamics ...........................................................................19
2.2.3 he CLIOS Process.........................................................................20
2.2.3.1 Physical Domain and Institutional Sphere........................20
2.2.3.2 he CLIOS Process as a Conceptual Methodology...........21
2.2.3.3 Relationship to Other Quantitative and Qualitative
Systems Methodologies and Tools.....................................21
2.2.3.4 Overview of the CLIOS Process .......................................22
2.2.3.5 Iterative Nature of CLIOS ................................................23
2.3 Conclusion .................................................................................................36
References ...........................................................................................................36
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