Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support
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- Authors:
- Simon French, University of Manchester
- John Maule, University of Leeds
- Nadia Papamichail, University of Manchester
- Date Published: July 2009
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521709781
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Behavioural studies have shown that while humans may be the best decision makers on the planet, we are not quite as good as we think we are. We are regularly subject to biases, inconsistencies and irrationalities in our decision making. Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support explores perspectives from many different disciplines to show how we can help decision makers to deliberate and make better decisions. It considers both the use of computers and databases to support decisions as well as human aids to building analyses and some fast and frugal tricks to aid more consistent decision making. In its exploration of decision support it draws together results and observations from decision theory, behavioural and psychological studies, artificial intelligence and information systems, philosophy, operational research and organisational studies. This provides a valuable resource for managers with decision-making responsibilities and students from a range of disciplines, including management, engineering and information systems.
Read more- Explains effective decision-making for practitioners and students from a range of disciplines, including management, engineering and information systems
- Covers the use of computer technology in decision-making
- Features real-world examples and scenarios to give practical insight
Reviews & endorsements
'Decision analysis has evolved in recent years to be increasingly synthetic, and this text is an impressive achievement in bringing together the diverse ingredients. It is highly recommended as a timely, integrated and practical course book.' Derek W. Bunn, London Business School
See more reviews'This text makes a valuable contribution to the literature in decision making. The explicit goal of the authors has been to help the reader to understand the multifaceted field and learn the essentials in practical decision support. There is a balanced coverage of both descriptive and normative models with a strong emphasis on the process. The discussion of the social aspects and methods of participation in decision support contributes to the understanding of the big picture of this important field. The comprehensive list of up-to-date references gives the interested reader easy access to current research in the area.' Raimo P. Hämäläinen, Helsinki University of Technology
'The authors lead us in an exciting waltz through descriptive, prescriptive and normative models for decision aid. Other authors have addressed all three approaches, but none have woven together such a tapestry in which each modelling approach informs and is informed by the other approaches. Between them, the authors bring together expertise from a wide range of disciplines ranging from quantitative analysis, information systems and cognitive psychology. The text is a must for those wishing to gain comprehensive understanding of the subtleties of decision science.' Theo Stewart, University of Cape Town
'Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support provides a valuable resource for all involved in the decision making process. Certainly, managers with decision making responsibilities at any level of an organization would benefit from this comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of decision science.' International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences
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- Date Published: July 2009
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521709781
- length: 502 pages
- dimensions: 247 x 175 x 25 mm
- weight: 0.98kg
- contains: 28 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
List of case vignettes
List of abbreviations and notation
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Behavioural decision studies
3. Decision analysis and support
4. Information and knowledge management
5. Artificial intelligence and expert systems
6. Operational research and optimisation
7. Decision analysis and multiple objectives
8. Decision analysis and uncertainty
9. Issue formulation and problem structuring
10. Strategic decision analysis
11. Groups of decision makers
12. Organisational decision support
13. Societal decision making
14. Decision support systems
15. Conclusions
Index
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- Knowledge Management & Decision Support Systems
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