CAUSAL LOOP CONSTRUCTION: THE BASICS
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Systems thinking has been described as a language for talking about the complex, interdependent issues managers face every day. Within that framework, causal loop diagrams can be thought of as sentences that are constructed by identifying the key variables in a system (the “nouns”) and indicating the causal relationships between them via links (the “verbs”). By linking together several loops, you can create a concise story about a particular problem or issue.
A causal loop diagram consists of four basic elements: the variables, the links between them, the signs on the links (which show how the variables are interconnected), and the sign of the loop (which shows what type of behavior the system will produce). By representing a problem or issue from a causal perspective, you can become more aware of the structural forces that produce puzzling behavior.
Systems Thinking might lead you to ask whether a Causal Loop diagram could be useful in identifying money laundering, bribery and kickbacks.