Decision making in the real world

Authors

  • Zhichang zhu university of Hull

Keywords:

decision making, decision model, assumption, diversity, conversation, pragmatism

Abstract

Decisions are derived from assumptions. It is imperative to surface assumptions for making sensible and effective decisions in the real world. Assumptions and associated decision models are plenty and diverse, even conflicting. Pragmatism, as an inherent sensibility in Chinese traditions, in indigenous American thought and in the Aristotelian ‘phronesis’ of practical wisdom, is helpful for accommodating and acting upon diverse assumptions and models. Adopting pragmatism, good practice, good research and good science rely on open and engaging conversations.

Published

2007-07-31

How to Cite

zhu, Z. (2007). Decision making in the real world. Proceedings of the 51st Annual Meeting of the ISSS - 2007, Tokyo, Japan, 51(2). Retrieved from https://journals.isss.org/index.php/proceedings51st/article/view/456

Issue

Section

Knowledge Management