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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Problem structuring methods"”.
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The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO
… within the structure of the organisation. Problem Structuring Methods have been identified as a collection of tools that assist decision makers in addressing complex societal problems, and seek to alleviate or improve situations characterized by uncertainty, conflict and complexity. The …
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An Investigation on the Effectiveness of a Problem Structuring Method in a Group Decision-Making Process
<p>There is no shortage of methods to address messy problems. A messy problem is a system of problems with multiple stakeholders who may hold different views of what is feasible or desirable. Decision-makers in a messy problem are prone to committing an error – especially the Type III error. One of …
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Proposta de construção e validação de mapas cognitivos voltada à estruturação de problemas para decisões em grupo
Os métodos de estruturação de problemas, ou Problem Structuring Methods (PSM) foram desenvolvidos para apoiar o processo de decisão em grupo permitindo que os atores possam entender o problema em foco e se comprometer com uma ação subsequente. No entanto, apesar de sua popularização, há uma …
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The application of system dynamics to resource allocation in international NGOs: exploring and modelling power inequalities whilst increasing efficiencies in complex international NGO management systems
… “real life” resource allocation challenges. Problem structuring methods are applied to these resource allocation challenges to gain a deeper understanding of the core components of resource allocation in order to develop a generic system dynamics model that simulates the necessary behaviours …
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An integrated use of tools to acquire knowledge elements and support decisions in innovations processes
… and processes, presents several methodological problems. When an innovation process develops in a socio-technical system, many of the involved factors are not meaningfully quantifiable, since they are connected to technological but also social, organizational, political and cognitive dimensions. …