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Rational Choice And Judgment: Decision Analysis For The Decider
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The Tools Needed To Make A Better, More Informed Decision.Decision Analysis (Da) Is The Logic Of Making A Decision Using Quantitative Models Of The Decider'S Factual And Value Judgments. Da Is Already Widely Used In Business, Government, Medicine, Economics, Law, And Science. However, Most Resources Present Only The Logic And Models Rather Than Demonstrating How These Methods Can Be Effectively Applied To The Real World. This Book Offers An Innovative Approach To Decision Analysis By Focusing On Decisionmaking Tools That Can Be Utilized Immediately To Make Better, More Informed Decisions. It Uses No Mathematics Beyond Arithmetic.Examining How Deciders Think About Their Choices, This Book Provides Problemsolving Techniques That Not Only Reflect Sound Modeling But Also Meet Other Essential Requirements: They Build On The Thinking And Knowledge That Deciders Already Possess; They Provide Knowledge In A Form That People Are Able And Willing To Provide; They Produce Results That The Decider Can Use; And They Are Based On Intimate And Continuous Interactions With The Decider. The Methods Outlined In This Text Take Into Account Such Factors As The Use, The User, The Organization, Available Data, And Subjective Knowledge.Replete With Exercises, Case Studies, And Observations From The Authors Own Extensive Consulting Experience, The Book Quickly Engages Readers And Enables Them To Master Decision Analysis By Doing Rather Than By Simply Reading. Using Familiar Situations, It Demonstrates How To Handle Knowledge As It Unfolds In The Real World. A Term Project Is Presented In The Final Chapter, In Which Readers Can Select An Actual Decisionmaking Problem And Apply Their Newfound Tools To Prepare A Recommendation. A Sample Report Is Provided In The Appendix.Beginning With Qualitative Structuring, The Text Advances To Sophisticated Quantitative Skills That Can Be Applied In Both Public And Private Enterprise, Including: Modeling Decisionmaking Under Conditions Of Uncertainty Or Multiple Objectives Risk Analysis And Assessment Communicating And Justifying Controversial Decisions Personal Life Choices And Political Judgments Adapting Decision Aid To Organizationsthe Book'S Broad Applicability Makes It An Excellent Resource For Any Organization Or As A Textbook For Decisionmaking Courses In A Variety Of Fields, Including Public Policy, Business Management, Systems Engineering And General Education.An Instructor'S Manual Presenting Detailed Solutions To All The Problems In The Book Is Available From The Wiley Editorial Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rational Choice and Judgment'? A: The book focuses on decision analysis (DA) and provides tools to make better, informed decisions using qualitative and quantitative models.
- Q: Is any mathematics required to understand the content? A: No, the book uses no mathematics beyond basic arithmetic, making it accessible for all readers.
- Q: What types of decision-making does this book cover? A: The book covers decision-making under uncertainty, risk analysis, and personal choices, among other topics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Rational Choice and Judgment' is Rex Brown.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 21, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: Is there any supplementary material available for instructors? A: Yes, an Instructor's Manual with detailed solutions to all problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: In what categories can this book be used? A: It can be used in motivational contexts, as well as in decision-making courses across various fields such as public policy and business management.
- Q: Are there practical exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes exercises, case studies, and a term project to help readers apply decision analysis techniques.