Search for dissertations about: "Consequences of Decision Making"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 168 swedish dissertations containing the words Consequences of Decision Making.

  2. 1. Decisions with Medium to Long-Term Consequences : Decision Processes and Structures

    Author : Marianne Jakobsson; Ola Svenson; Johnny Hellgren; Marianne Törner; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; decision-making; decision-structure; decision-process; decision-theory; nuclear safety; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : All of us make more or less important decisions during our entire lives, in private and professional arenas. Some decisions have consequences for an individual or organization in the short term, others have long lasting consequences. READ MORE

  4. 2. Post-decision Processes : Consolidation and value conflicts in decision making

    Author : Sanny Shamoun; Ola Svenson; Rob Ranyard; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Decision making; post-decision processes; differentiation and consolidation; value conflicts; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The studies in the present thesis focus on post-decision processes using the theoretical framework of Differentiation and Consolidation Theory. This thesis consists of three studies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Fatigue of existing steel bridges : Reliability and risk analyses for decision-making

    Author : Ruoqi Wang; John Leander; Raid Karoumi; Boulent Imam; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fatigue; steel bridges; decision-making; reliability analysis; risk analysis; spatial correlation; system modelling; inspection and maintenance; Utmattning; stålbroar; beslutsfattande; tillförlitlighet; riskanalys; rumslig korrelation; systemmodellering; inspektion och underhåll; Bro- och stålbyggnad; Structural Engineering and Bridges;

    Abstract : Fatigue is one of the primary reasons that limit the service life of steel bridges. Many bridges in Sweden and other countries have progressively approached their anticipated service lives. Since funding and resources are limited, simultaneously replacement or maintenance of bridges is impractical. READ MORE

  6. 4. Uncertainty in environmental decision-making : effects of defined or undefined guidance in the decision process

    Author : Karin Luthbom; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Waste Science and Technology; Avfallsteknik;

    Abstract : Decision-making in environmental issues often includes uncertainty in the input data and the resulting uncertainty when the data is used. Some spatial decisions are however taken without any formal analysis, meaning that the decision-makers have a mental map and preconceived notions about the decision options before the final decision actually is taken. READ MORE

  7. 5. Taken for Granted – The Construction of Order in the Process of Library Management System Decision Making

    Author : Nasrine Olson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Library Management Systems; System Selection Process within Libraries; Library System Procurement process; Consequences of Decision Making; Methodological Symmetry; Duality of Structure in Decision Making Process; Construction of Conceptual Order; Construction of Social Order; library management systems;

    Abstract : This thesis is an empirically based, theoretical discussion of the process of decision making in relation to Library Management Systems (LMS). Although the conceptualization of the LMS decision process in rational terms, common in many LMS selection models, may be useful in different respects, here the process is viewed from a social constructivist stance. READ MORE