A Mechanism for Decision Strategy Selection and Some Implications

Abstract

A contingency model was proposed for the selection of decision strategies. The strategy that the decision maker sees as offering the greatest expected net gain is the one selected; i.e., selection is based on a cost- benefit analysis. The present paper explores this selection mechanism in greater detail and examines the implications of variations in the costs and benefits. The effects of externally imposed time constraints (deadlines) on decision strategy selection and subsequent confidence in the adequacy of the decision also are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038460

Entities

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  • Jay J. Christensen-szalanski
  • Lee Roy Beach

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  • University of Washington

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Engineering
  • Geography
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Resources
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
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  • Psychology
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