A Predecision Support System

Academy of Management Review, Vol 9, Issue 4, Year 1984, doi:10.5465/AMR.1984.4277416

University of Alberta School of Business Research Paper No. 2013-436

Posted: 27 May 2013

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William Wedley

Simon Fraser University

Richard Field

University of Alberta - Department of Strategic Management and Organization

Date Written: October 1, 1983

Abstract

Preplanning for decision style, method, and membership to be used in solving a problem can help lead to solutions of high quality, acceptability, and originality. An integrative decision support system is described that is based on behavioral contingency research. This predecision model is related to other computerized approaches that can facilitate the decision process.

Keywords: Decision support systems, Decision making -- Research, Problem solving -- Research, Management information systems, Human-computer interaction, Coice(Psychology), Decision theory, Organizational effectiveness, Organizational behavior, Executive ability (Management)

Suggested Citation

Wedley, William and Field, Richard, A Predecision Support System (October 1, 1983). Academy of Management Review, Vol 9, Issue 4, Year 1984, doi:10.5465/AMR.1984.4277416 , University of Alberta School of Business Research Paper No. 2013-436, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2270219

William Wedley (Contact Author)

Simon Fraser University

8888 University Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6
Canada

Richard Field

University of Alberta - Department of Strategic Management and Organization ( email )

Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R6
Canada

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