A system dynamics-based simulation experiment for testing mental model and performance effects of using the balanced scorecard

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2009-01

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John Wiley & Sons

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This study develops a theoretical model that explains the effectiveness of the balanced scorecard approach by means of a system dynamics and feedback learning perspective. Presumably, the balanced scorecard leads to a better understanding of context, allowing managers to externalize and improve their mental models. We present a set of hypotheses about the influence of the balanced scorecard approach on mental models and performance. A test based on a simulation experiment that uses a system dynamics model is performed. The experiment included three types of parameters: financial indicators; balanced scorecard indicators; and balanced scorecard indicators with the aid of a strategy map review. Two out of the three hypotheses were confirmed. It was concluded that a strategy map review positively influences mental model similarity, and mental model similarity positively influences performance.

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System Dynamics Review

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MENTAL MODELS, APRENDIZAGEM, LEARNING, DESEMPENHO, PERFORMANCE, BALANCED SCORECARD, BALANCED SCORECARD, MODELOS MENTAIS, MENTAL MODELS

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Capelo, C.; Dias, J. (2009). A System Dynamics-Based Simulation Experiment for Testing Mental Model and Performance Effects of Using the Balanced Scorecard. System Dynamics Review, 25, pp 1–34.