A System Dynamics Approach for Information Technology Implementation and Sustainment

Abstract

The goal of this research is to bring a new, dynamic modeling perspective to organizational information technology (IT) implementation systems (using the Air Force GeoBase initiative as a real-world example) without compromising principles from the research literature. Undesired behavior patterns, from historically poor IT implementation performance, versus desired behavior patterns are incorporated into the model structure. Using a system dynamics approach, multiple simulation runs under various initial conditions and organizational contexts are performed and compared over a short-term versus a long-term period of time. Based on these simulation ruins, various mixes of management interventions, under varying conditions, are recommended to improve IT implementation performance based on manager and organizational goals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA413443

Entities

People

  • Nathan W. Fonnesbeck

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil Engineering
  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineers
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Human Behavior
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
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