Environmental
science: resource manager models
Models
are an essential tool to planning and decision making. Therefore, they play an
essential part in the development and progresses of an organization. Adopting
the relevant model does not only enhance the physical growth of the firm but
also enhances strategic planning and management. There are different forms of
models and they are classified on grounds of their characteristics and
situations of use. The major categories models include predictive, conceptual
and hydrodynamic models among others. A
conceptual model is attained from a variety of concepts. The utilization of
these concepts is made to enhance understanding, increase knowledge and provide
a simulation of the subject represented by the model (Warren). The model is
characterized by description where a system is analyzed qualitatively based on
the assumptions regarding the elements, how they are related and boundaries in
the system. Conceptual modeling is used to represent physical structures. For
example, engineers and building architects utilize this form of modelling to
conceptualize a structure. The flours, layout and appearance is conceptualized
to feature the real structure to be constructed. The result of utilizing this
form of a model is increased understanding of the functionality of the
structure under study. Therefore, the conceptual model is essential while
planning and facilitating change in physical structures that can be
conceptualized.
The
utilization of conceptual model in response to resource management comes in
handy as it creates room for evaluation (Jiang
and Chi-Wei). Analysis and evaluation are an essential undertaking in
every project before delving into implementation. This is essentially because
they enhance the elimination of risk that could otherwise cripple the implementation
of the project. During the evaluation process, paying attention to the changes
in the performance metrics ensures that optimum metrics are achieved. At this
point, the organization makes utilization of the available resources maximum
and keeps risks and losses to a minimum. Therefore, a conceptual model can be
used as a planning tool to ensure that organizational benefits are attained and
the return on investments are not jeopardized. The ability of a conceptual
model to support simulation is a powerful characteristic that ensures that
variables are changed and configured to attain maximum benefits. Since the
simulation is done on a model, the adoption of this model guarantees success in
the application of the final project. This is because all factors are taken
into account.
During
the simulation process, a what-if analysis can be carried out to vary the
different elements that may impact the implementation process of the project.
This means that no assumptions have to be made during the acquisition of
resources, design of the project, development and implementation. A well
conceptualized scenario can be combined with a predictive model to provide a
response to social challenges. The
ability of conceptual model to handle complex situation makes them ideal for
this process. On the other hand, predictive models are included in the
conceptual model as elements under study are adjusted with the intent of
providing the probability of a certain outcome occurring. In this case
prediction ensures that unforeseen factors that may impact the implementation
of a project either positively or negatively are taken into account. The
adoption of such models in resource management and planning eliminates risks
and threats that are unforeseen (Candra).
These are the type of risks most prevalent in environmental science.
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