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Analyses of Outcomes That Used Simulation Modelling Towards Building Theory
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2019) Kabak, Kamil Erkan; Hinkeldeyn, Johannes; Dekkers, Rob
This study is an extension of an earlier study that examined by using a systematic literature review if the application of simulation modelling in operations management did consider more than just positivist approaches. Based on the earlier results, this paper aims to further analyse the outcomes of the use of simulation modelling guided by a framework. The analyses based on the framework involved reviewing outcomes of methods and tools that apply the simulation modelling with regard to types of building theory approaches, objectives and data used. Within the framework, building theory is examined by the simulation models through theories that use simulation models to test and verify, paradigm shifts to validate, design rules and principles to test and experiment, and to triangulate rules and principles to analyse their effectiveness and usability with regard to design of operations. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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A Systematic Literature Review Into Simulation for Building Operations Management Theory: Reaching Beyond Positivism?
(Taylor & Francıs Ltd, 2024) Kabak, Kamil Erkan; Hinckeldeyn, Johannes; Dekkers, Rob
This paper examines the extent to which simulation modelling has been employed beyond positivism, particularly under post-positivist and design-science-oriented paradigms, for theory building in operations management. Our study demonstrates that existing literature reviews have neglected the aspect of theory building and the generation of technological rules from a design-science perspective. A systematic literature review appraises 53 studies, published between 1976 and 2019, revealed that classical positivist approaches predominate (40 of 53 studies), followed by directive positivist (6), classical post-positivist (5), and participatory post-positivist (2) paradigms. The review highlights the potential of simulation modelling for theory building in operations management from both positivist and post-positivist perspectives. However, the dominance of positivist approaches suggests a lack of engagement with practical implementation and comparative studies. The findings advocate for greater external validation and practitioner involvement, and integrated and extended checklists for simulation studies are proposed to guide future research in this area.