Factors Required for Successful Future Research in Decision Making

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to identify and discuss the reasons for success and failure in the use of futures research for timely decisions. Foresightning activities cause impacts to organizations (or society) in a variety of ways most of which are extremely difficult to measure. As a result, foresighting organizations tend to rely on high-level buy-in and public legitimization as signs of their effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA594432

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