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Philosophical insights in system modelling: an application to the field of innovation systems

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  • UngKyu Han
  • Martin Kunc

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This paper argues for the need to establish a 'dualistic' philosophical approach to systems in system dynamics modelling. The example of a regional innovation system permits an investigation into the influence of philosophical perspectives on the analysis of systems, including decision-making processes and the implementation of policies identifying key influences. Results show that any dynamic regional innovation system, over time, finds it impossible to apply only one approach, with the result that the perception of its systemic problems and the corresponding managerial solutions are likely to change. Therefore, system dynamicists in the innovation policy area should pursue a dialectical policy of 'thesis-antithesis-synthesis', reflecting the ever-changing conditions within and around innovation systems.

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  • UngKyu Han & Martin Kunc, 2015. "Philosophical insights in system modelling: an application to the field of innovation systems," International Journal of Economics and Business Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(4), pages 437-453.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecbr:v:9:y:2015:i:4:p:437-453
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    1. Diego Damásio Lima & Daniel Pacheco Lacerda & Miguel Afonso Sellitto, 2017. "Systemic Analysis of the Brazilian Production Chain of Semiconductors: Graphic Representation and Leverage Points," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 30(3), pages 295-316, June.
    2. Miguel Afonso Sellitto & Guilherme Schreiber Pereira & Rafael Marques & Daniel Pacheco Lacerda, 2018. "Systemic Understanding of Coopetitive Behaviour in a Latin American Technological Park," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 31(5), pages 479-494, October.
    3. Kairui Zuo & Jiancheng Guan, 2017. "Measuring the R&D efficiency of regions by a parallel DEA game model," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 112(1), pages 175-194, July.

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