Handbook of decision making [electronic resource] / edited by Göktuğ Morçöl.

Handbook of Decision Making is the first text of its kind to include the mainstream methods and theories of decision making, as well as the influence of theological and philosophical traditions, and contemporary scientific theories. Common patterns are identified and the variations that different co...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Other Authors: Morçöl, Göktuğ
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC/Taylor & Francis, ©2007.
Series:Public administration and public policy ; 123.
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Summary:Handbook of Decision Making is the first text of its kind to include the mainstream methods and theories of decision making, as well as the influence of theological and philosophical traditions, and contemporary scientific theories. Common patterns are identified and the variations that different contexts may generate. The text covers the mainstream methods of decision making such as cost-benefit analysis and linear programming. It also explains alternative and emerging methods such as geographic information systems, Q-methodology, and narrative policy analysis. Practical applications are disc.
Item Description:Title from PDF title page (viewed Jan. 12, 2010)
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 638 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781420016918
1420016911
9780429245619
0429245610