Arguments for Constructively Simple Models
本文详细探讨了在管理科学干预中使用建设性简单模型的原因，区分了客观的建设性简单性与主观的透明性，并指出建设性简单模型在清晰性、灵活性、学习效率及客户偏好等方面的优势，结论认为这是一种有效的干预策略。
This paper examines in detail reasons for using constructively simple models in management science interventions. Constructive simplicity is an objective concept describing the form and level of detail in a model. It is distinguished from the subjective concept of transparency, which relates to user-comprehension of a model. Usual arguments for constructive simplicity focus on model-building considerations such as model clarity, flexibility and convenience. Constructively simple models are also an efficient way of learning about decision situations. Client managers may prefer constructive simplicity not only as a convenient way of ensuring transparent models, but also for reasons related to motivation, time constraints, implementation and involvement of third parties. A principal conclusion is that constructive simplicity in modelling is a robust strategy for effective interventions.