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Bill Harris wrote: > Youve made a good start in focusing on the problem, but Id be tempted > to focus even more closely. What are you really worried about? Can you Bill: I agree, in that unless we look "deeper," its easy to think that a "low tire" is the problem, when in reality,...

You may also want to look at "Playing the Maintenance Game: How Mental
Models Drive Organizational Decisions." Its chapter five from the book
"Debating Rationality," by Carroll, Sterman, and Marcus.
Cornell University. 1998.

From: John Eggers <tgainc@oneimage.com>

I am beginning a study on possible "causal factors" relating to expanding prison populations, primarily in the United States. Obviously, this is a very macro type endeavor, however, I would appreciate any input that may relate to the problem. I perceive this growing challenge to continue u...

Mr. Campbell: Interesting question. Is it conceivable to consider the creation of a generic "model structure template" that would incorporate a "sound problem description" simulataneously? Perhaps the template could/would be generic enough to fit organizational entities at the ma...