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A Method for Systematic Artifact Selection Decision Making

A Method for Systematic Artifact Selection Decision Making

Joanna Lumsden
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781599048437|ISBN10: 1599048434|EISBN13: 9781599048444
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-843-7.ch069
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Lumsden, Joanna. "A Method for Systematic Artifact Selection Decision Making." Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies, edited by Frederic Adam and Patrick Humphreys, IGI Global, 2008, pp. 618-627. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-843-7.ch069

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Lumsden, J. (2008). A Method for Systematic Artifact Selection Decision Making. In F. Adam & P. Humphreys (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies (pp. 618-627). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-843-7.ch069

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Lumsden, Joanna. "A Method for Systematic Artifact Selection Decision Making." In Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies, edited by Frederic Adam and Patrick Humphreys, 618-627. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2008. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-843-7.ch069

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Abstract

Artifact selection decisions typically involve the selection of one from a number of possible/candidate options (decision alternatives). In order to support such decisions, it is important to identify and recognize relevant key issues of problem solving and decision making (Albers, 1996; Harris, 1998a, 1998b; Jacobs & Holten, 1995; Loch & Conger, 1996; Rumble, 1991; Sauter, 1999; Simon, 1986). Sauter classifies four problem solving/decision making styles: (1) left-brain style, (2) right-brain style, (3) accommodating, and (4) integrated (Sauter, 1999). The left-brain style employs analytical and quantitative techniques and relies on rational and logical reasoning. In an effort to achieve predictability and minimize uncertainty, problems are explicitly defined, solution methods are determined, orderly information searches are conducted, and analysis is increasingly refined. Left-brain style decision making works best when it is possible to predict/control, measure, and quantify all relevant variables, and when information is complete. In direct contrast, right-brain style decision making is based on intuitive techniques—it places more emphasis on feelings than facts. Accommodating decision makers use their non-dominant style when they realize that it will work best in a given situation. Lastly, integrated style decision makers are able to combine the left- and right-brain styles—they use analytical processes to filter information and intuition to contend with uncertainty and complexity.

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