This model introduces the S/O and +/- notation for depicting the relations that might exist between two elements along with why the +/- notation is preferred.
You've probably heard the comment "It's the economy stupid!" Well I've finally concluded that when it comes to the economy "It's stupidity stupid!" might be a more appropriate phrase.
Strategy is simply an idea as to how to move the current situation to the desired situation though it is seldom simple by any means. If the strategy is to be successful how numerous elements will be able support each other through the transition must be defined.
This model is an attempt to understand the interactions within an economy in an attempt to determine where the leverage points are to stimulate an economy.
The approach is to investigate the US Economy from a macro perspective, then the Public Sector in more detail and then expand out to the World Economy.
A Systems Archetype has a very well defined structure that produces a characteristic pattern of behavior and there are well defined strategies for dealing with the structure.
It is now appropriate to investigate the possible leverage points for the current situation in an attempt to understand the most appropriate components for the strategy.
Success to the successful archetype represents two reinforcing structures which may be in a delicate balance though as soon as one gains a small advantage the resource allocation favors the more successful and the result is then rapidly skewed in the direction of the more successful. See also Archetypes.
The numerous Systems Archetypes popularized by Peter Senge, and others seem to be the source of great confusion for many. In response to this Eric Wolstenholme has endeavored to simplify the System Archetypes by mapping them to four generic archetypes.
