How triangle structure in inter-firm human network affects bankruptcy evolution: An agent-based simulation study with real and artificial data

Shihan Wang*, Mohsen Jafari Songhori, Shuang Chang, Takao Terano

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Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of human factors on the evolution of inter-firm trade network emerging from bankruptcy. In particular, we concentrate on a local interaction mechanism, conceptualized as triangle structure, within the inter-firm human network. An agent-based model is employed to explore the effects of triangle structure-related properties in both real inter-firm human network constructed from empirical data of thousands Japanese firms, and artificially generated ones. The simulation results confirm the influential role of triangle structure-related human factors in bankruptcy: it not only enhances the benefits that firms can obtain from their inter-firm relationships, but also provides firms with few business partners the equal chance to survive in the bankrupt emergency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling - Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling, 2017
EditorsDaniel N. Cassenti
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages285-296
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9783319605913
ISBN (Print)9783319605906
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventAHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling, 2017 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 17 Jul 201721 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume591
ISSN (Print)2194-5357
ISSN (Electronic)2194-5365

Conference

ConferenceAHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling, 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period17/07/201721/07/2017

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Springer International Publishing AG 2018.

Keywords

  • Agent-based simulation
  • Bankruptcy evolution
  • Human factors
  • Inter-firm trade network
  • Social network analysis
  • Triangle structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • General Computer Science

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