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A System Dynamics Model of Technology and Society: In the Context of a Developing Nation

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  • Amos O. Omamo

    (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya)

  • Anthony J. Rodrigues

    (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya)

  • Wafula J. Muliaro

    (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya)

Abstract

Kenya has emerged in recent times as one of the fastest growing telecom markets in the world. There is not a single, widely used paradigm which has synthesised the various schools and theories dealing with technology and society. This article argues that the issue of mobile technology on society is a complex technical and social phenomenon that needs to be understood from both ICT and social science perspectives. This study used the concept of governance socio-techno-economic systems as the theoretical framework. System dynamics are used as both the methodology and tool to model the mobile industry impact on society. The study shows that the increase in social capital intensity is an important source of the economic growth. This increase will strengthen the accelerator mechanism of the economy and creates larger multiplier effects. The increase in social capital intensity can be obtained through managing innovation processes base on the development of education and the R&D capacity of the nation.

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  • Amos O. Omamo & Anthony J. Rodrigues & Wafula J. Muliaro, 2020. "A System Dynamics Model of Technology and Society: In the Context of a Developing Nation," International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (IJSDA), IGI Global, vol. 9(2), pages 42-63, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jsda00:v:9:y:2020:i:2:p:42-63
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    1. Jeffrey Yi-Lin Forrest & Zhen Li & Roger A. Solano & David J. Doorn, 2021. "Technological and Disruptive Innovations in a Nation's Industrialization and Leadership Development," International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (IJSDA), IGI Global, vol. 10(4), pages 1-17, October.
    2. Jacob Ben & Aezeden O. Mohamed & Kamalakanta Muduli, 2021. "Effect of Preventive Maintenance on Machine Reliability in a Beverage Packaging Plant," International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (IJSDA), IGI Global, vol. 10(3), pages 50-66, July.
    3. Mengdi Wang & Xiaobing Peng, 2023. "How to Develop Sustainably after Poverty Alleviation in Poverty-Stricken Areas under Paired Assistance: A Quantitative Assessment Framework Based on System Dynamics Model," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-17, March.
    4. Priya Bhaskar Pandharbale & Sachi Nandan Mohanty & Alok Kumar Jagadev, 2021. "Novel Clustering-Based Web Service Recommendation Framework," International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (IJSDA), IGI Global, vol. 11(5), pages 1-15, September.

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