System Archetypes Limits to Growth

In the model "system achetypes" (https://imodeler.info/ro?key=AWmcYVpCac1lRUJaRxmTz7Q) we have explained different system archetypes, which are describing common patterns of behavior in all kind of organizations or systems. For this, we have used simple examples - mainly based on the work of Peter Senge (Literature: Peter Senge et. al., The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, 1994).

Peter Senge documented the most common set of patterns of behavior in organizations that have the tendency of reoccurring. These patterns almost always result in negative consequences due to mismanaging complex problems. Maybe, you will catch yourself by studying these patterns :-)

In the overview of the model you will find the most common set of system archetypes structured as clusters in a family tree (see figure above).

Here, we would like to present one of the above mentioned system archetypes. Have fun & happy modeling.
Yours CONSIDEO-Team

System Archtetype Limits to Growth - short description:

Short description: This archetype states that a reinforcing process of accelerating growth or expansion (here acquisition of new customer) will encounter a balancing process (here support capacity) as the limit of that system is approached.

It hypothesizes that continuing efforts will produce diminishing returns as one approaches the limits - the support capacitiy in our example.

More examples: limited resources like raw materials, workforce, fossil fuels/energy as barriers to economic growth; increase in productivity by pressure to perform and overtime.

Here you will find some more system archetypes: https://imodeler.info/ro?key=AWmcYVpCac1lRUJaRxmTz7Q

Have fun & happy modeling. Yours CONSIDEO-TEAM