The Yonmenkaigi System Method: An Implementation-Oriented Group Decision Support Approach

Norio Okada (), Jong-Il Na (), Liping Fang () and Atsushi Teratani
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Norio Okada: Kyoto University
Jong-Il Na: Tottori University
Liping Fang: Ryerson University
Atsushi Teratani: Nagi Postal Office

Group Decision and Negotiation, 2013, vol. 22, issue 1, No 3, 53-67

Abstract: Abstract The Yonmenkaigi System Method (YSM) is presented as a participatory method to support group decision making. It is composed of four main steps: conducting a SWOT analysis, completing the Yonmenkaigi chart, debating, and presenting the group’s action plan. The YSM is an implementation and collaboration-oriented approach that incorporates the synergistic process of mutual learning, decision making and capacity building. It fosters small and modest breakthrough and/or innovative strategy development. The YSM addresses the issues of resource management and mobilization as well as effective involvement and commitment by participants and provides a strategic communication platform for participants. A case study for developing a disaster reduction action plan, carried out with a local community organization in the City of Kyoto, Japan, is used to demonstrate the characteristics of the YSM.

Keywords: Collaborative action planning; Group decision making method; Participatory method; The Yonmenkaigi system method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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