Full Description
This book introduces readers to multicriteria decision aiding (MCDA) interventions used in complex situations. In each chapter, expert analysts propose a piece of the puzzle, while the final, complete puzzle offers an interesting reflection of the main challenges and difficulties associated with decision aiding interventions, as well as the different tools adopted in response. Particular attention is given to the approaches used to identify and overcome specific difficulties.
Designed for analysts familiar with several multicriteria methods but seeking detailed information and experience, this book helps to elaborate and validate MC models in real-life decision aiding interventions. In addition, it helps novice analysts appreciate the difficulty of decision aiding and use the available methods to reduce or control them with the help of socio-technical approaches.
Contents
Introduction.- What are the Results of an MCDA Intervention? Some Reflections.- Spatial decision support to reorganise the Swiss postal network.- A decision aiding methodology to compare patient classification systems.- A decision-aiding tool for the choice of road pavements and surfacing.- Multicriteria decision aiding for a shift towards best environmental practices in agriculture, with a focus on viticulture.- Multicriteria Decision Aiding - An overview of some challenges of interventions in real life applications.- Contrasting applications in environmental planning and public procurement.- Social Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Policy Options.- GIS based/MCDA platform for strategic planning and complexity management in conflictual socio-ecosystems.
