The Analysis of Interconnected Decision Areas: A Computational Approach to Finding All Feasible Solutions

Ion Georgiou (), Joaquim Heck () and Andrej Mrvar ()
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Ion Georgiou: Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (EAESP)
Joaquim Heck: Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (EAESP)
Andrej Mrvar: University of Ljubljana

Group Decision and Negotiation, 2019, vol. 28, issue 3, No 5, 543-563

Abstract: Abstract This paper provides a method for finding the complete set of feasible solutions to a problematic situation, whose structure is that of a network amenable to the analytical approach known as “analysis of interconnected decision areas”, or AIDA. In doing so, the paper not only resolves a long-standing computational problem, but also offers means for examining all solutions in either lists or diagrams, thus empowering decision-makers to make informed judgments as to how to tackle an entire problem or its subsets. The analytical advantage of using a signed graph in AIDA computations is demonstrated, proffering an innovative contribution to the approach. The paper concludes by identifying potentially fruitful avenues of future research as well as interdisciplinary opportunities.

Keywords: Computational model; Computer supported design; Networks; Decision-making; Pajek software (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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