Multi-perspective modelling of complex phenomena

Authors:
Mamadou D. Seck;H. Job Honig
Affiliations:
Department of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands;Department of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
Venue:
Computational & Mathematical Organization Theory
Year:
2012

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Abstract

This conceptual paper discusses the limitations of a single-perspective hierarchical approach to modelling and proposes multi-perspective modelling as a way to overcome them. As it turns out, multi-perspective modelling is primarily a new methodology, using existing modelling techniques but extending the modelling hierarchy with a new epistemological level which integrates the different perspectives. The methodology will be presented in some detail, and its use will be demonstrated by analyzing an example taken from a socio-political context.