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Fixes that fail

Fixes that fail. Principal characteristics. Balancing loop and reinforcing loop Time delay between balancing loop and reinforcing loop Initial problem symptom is exacerbated by fix. Why do fixes fail?.

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Fixes that fail

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  1. Fixes that fail

  2. Principal characteristics • Balancing loop and reinforcing loop • Time delay between balancing loop and reinforcing loop • Initial problem symptom is exacerbated by fix

  3. Why do fixes fail? • Problems are (misleadingly) considered to be due to a unique set of circumstances => fix addresses only this problem symptom • Systemic problem or systems of problems are often neglected in managerial response, as local intervention seems more cost- and time effective

  4. Road congestion • Congestion too high => roads are built • Current congestion diminishes as road capacity rises • More people travel on the roads • Congestion higher than in initial scenario

  5. Illegal drugs • Laws strive to cut use of drugs • Less drugs are used • Lower availability of drugs increases price of drugs • Higher price and interest margin lead to increased production of drugs

  6. Avoid or rectify fixes that fail • Focus on removing fundamental problems • Use archetype to predict and map the implications of possible interventions • Time delay of reinforcing loop should be considered • Main obstacle for detection of fixes that fail: worsening problem symptom is almost never attributed to managerial intervention (fix) that ought to solve the problem

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