Integration of problem structuring methods: A methodological proposal for complex regional decision-making processes

International Journal of Decision Support System Technology

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 58-83

  Norese, Maria Franca ^a   Rolando, Diana ^a   Fregonara, Elena ^a  

^a POLITECNICO DI TORINO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Community impact analysis; Decision making process; Integration of methods; Political action and public projects; Problem structuring methods; Strategic choice approach; Uncertainty

Indexed keywords

CONCRETE PAVEMENTS; INTEGRATION; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS;

DECISION MAKING PROCESS; IMPACT ANALYSIS; PROBLEM STRUCTURING METHODS; PUBLIC PROJECT; STRATEGIC CHOICE; UNCERTAINTY;

DECISION MAKING;

EID: 84937402778     PISSN: 19416296     EISSN: 1941630X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/IJDSST.2015040104     Document Type: Article

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