Key factors methodology—A novel support to the decision making process of the building energy manager in defining optimal operation strategies

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Costa ◽  
Marcus M. Keane ◽  
Paul Raftery ◽  
James O’Donnell
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Energy Manager

scholarly journals Inteligencia y contrainteligencia militar frente a fallos y desafíos. El caso de Culiacán, México (2019)/ Fails and Challenges of Military Intelligence and Counterintelligence: Culiacan, Mexico (2019) as Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-56
Author(s):  
Paloma Mendoza Cortes
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Military Intelligence ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
Mexican Government

El presente artículo se deriva de la tesis doctoral El proceso de toma de decisiones en el Ejército Mexicano: la función de la Inteligencia Militar. La investigación es retomada para analizar la operación de captura de Ovidio Guzmán, en Culiacán, Sinaloa, México. Se confrontan fuentes de primera mano de inteligencia militar con información de fuentes abiertas y se determinan los posibles fallos de inteligencia y contrainteligencia que condujeron al gobierno mexicano a tomar la decisión de liberar a Ovidio Guzmán frente a los actos de violencia y al uso del ciberespacio por el crimen organizado para tal fin. A partir de la información consultada, se concluye que existió una falta de cooperación interagencial y fallos del Gabinete de Seguridad de México en el proceso de toma de decisiones en situaciones críticas. Abstract This analysis is based on the dissertation The Mexican Army decision-making process: The role of Military Intelligence. The original research is applied to the case of the Ovidio Guzmán capture operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. First-hand sources of military intelligence are confronted with information from open sources to evaluate the possible intelligence and counterintelligence failures that can explain the Mexican government´s decision to release Ovidio Guzman after members of his cartel committed acts of extreme violence and exploited social media. Based on the sources consulted, the author concludes the key factors that led to the failure of the operation were the lack of inter-agency cooperation and deficiencies in the decision-making process by the Security Cabinet of Mexico.

scholarly journals Impact of problem formulations, pipe selection methods, and optimization algorithms on the rehabilitation of water distribution systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 769-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Wang ◽  
Wen Huang ◽  
Xueqiang Yang ◽  
Libing Wang ◽  
Zhihong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Optimization Algorithms ◽  
Water Distribution Systems ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Selection Methods ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Problem Formulations ◽  
Pareto Fronts

Abstract Given the continuous aging of pipeline infrastructure buried underground, water utilities need to make a strategic plan on how to maintain the entire water distribution systems (WDSs) to ensure the required standard of supply. This paper investigates the nexus of three key factors that have a significant impact on the decision-making process of the rehabilitation plan for WDSs. The factors considered include the problem formulations, the pipe selection methods for identifying critical components of WDSs, and the multi-objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs). The nexus was revealed by considering all the combinations of two variants for each factor. The optimal rehabilitation problem of the Exeter network was used as a case study. Results exhibit that the problem formulation determined the range of Pareto fronts essentially, which should give the highest priority in the decision-making process. The pipe selection method played a secondary role, mainly affecting the shape of Pareto fronts. Optimization algorithms also had a considerable impact on the optimality of solutions, subject to their characteristics and parameter settings. This paper also highlights that breakthroughs need to focus on these key factors to facilitate a more cost-effective solution to the rehabilitation of large WDSs.

scholarly journals Sensory examination of honey and the effect of sensory characteristics on purchase decisions

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Titanilla Oravecz ◽  
Ildikó Kovács
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Sensory Analysis ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Product Packaging

Aside from honey’s sweet and distinctive flavor, it can provide various human health benefits, which makes its market value favorable compared to those of other sweeteners. In the study, the purchase decision making process is examined through sensory experiments. The results are based on sensory analysis of 600 adult consumers, which show that, consumers’ demand for honey varies significantly according to the flavor, aroma, color, texture and price. The geographic location of the honey’s production and the product packaging are key factors for some consumer segments. Sensory differentiation and the evaluation of honey quality are different in the analyzed consumer segments, which are described in the study.

Open Building, Energy and Sustainability: The Import of Leed™ Rating

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Robert J. Koester
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Problem Definition ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Strategic Design ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
And Function

This paper addresses opportunities available for meeting sustainability objectives in building construction by using the conceptual alignments of Open Building and LEED™ Rating. These two systems utilize hierarchical, scalar categorizations to structure issues of design as a set of nested constructs and function as methodologies for affecting both problem definition and the management of strategic design process. Each system addresses the distribution of control in the design decision−making process as a positioning of decisions in space and time. Establishing the correlation of the two systems can facilitate the conversation among all participants involved in the origination, construction, use, and management of buildings−and their systems−as they seek to assure the sustainability of what they design, build, and use.

The need for a comprehensive facility decision-making process

Facilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Carl Backus ◽  
Jakob C. Bruhl
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Face ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Intuitive Decision Making ◽  
Physical Assets

Purpose The facility decision-making process (FDMP), as described in this paper, is a framework based on decades of proven effectiveness in analogous military applications. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate key factors which justify the need for the FDMP before describing the FDMP. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducts a literature review as it relates to facilities specific decision-making, puts forward a new concept for those processes and provides an abridged case study of the concept in application. Findings Facilities management is a key function for nearly every type of business or enterprise. As part of facilities management, many decisions are made about physical assets that a business or enterprise owns or maintains. Currently, there is no uniform decision-making framework, in literature or in practice, which enables consistency, robustness and scalability for facility management decisions. Such a framework would enable facility managers to effectively justify decisions related to capital and operational expenses. Practical implications The FDMP provides a robust procedure for facilities managers and engineers that enables enhanced strength in the face of business enterprise scrutiny as compared with the often-intuitive decision-making processes currently used in practice. Originality/value This novel conceptual process articulates the opportunity to provide for a comprehensive facilities decision-making process that enables better decisions especially as it relates to what are often ill-defined problem sets in facilities management.

scholarly journals A decision-making support model for enterprises localization strategies

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-59
Author(s):  
Marzia Morena ◽  
Maria Luisa Del Gatto ◽  
Anna Gornati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Location Choice ◽  
The Other ◽  
Location Decisions ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Scenarios ◽  
The One

Purpose – The paper aims at describing a supporting model for the decision-making process that may steer the location decisions of international businesses. This is made possible by a measurement system where the characteristics of a territory are assessed with reference to some key factors that are internationally known to investors, to the aim of spotting the best location to implement a property investment. Design/methodology/approach – The surveys analysed when producing this paper highlighted the presence of internationally renowned and shared factors that the enterprises generally take into consideration in their decision-making process, and which strongly influence the decision to locate a business in a territory to the detriment of another. By adopting and organizing these “key factors” in a systemic way, the model introduced in this paper supports enterprises in their location choice. It analyses and measures some territorial contexts (with no limits regarding their size) based on the scores assigned to these contexts after the analysis of the 12 key factors. Findings – The analysis had two outputs: on the one hand, its results allowed to check whether the areas are actually in line with the expectations and with the requirements of a potential investor, with reference to the activity that such investor is willing to promote; on the other, the identification of the characteristics of the area provides the basis to define the vocation of the areas under examination, thus helping the drawing of future development scenarios. Originality/value – The surveys analysed when producing this paper highlighted the presence of internationally renowned and shared factors that the enterprises generally take into consideration in their decision-making process, and which strongly influence the decision to locate a business in a territory to the detriment of another.

scholarly journals The concept of EmPatGen (Emotional Pattern Generator)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Trautmann ◽  
Attila Piros
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Pattern Generator ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Customer Requirements ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
The Aesthetic

Abstract Nowadays, the aesthetic appearance of a product becomes more and more important in several industries. Psychologic studies and researches highlighted that beside the functionality of a product, aesthetic appearance is one of the key factors of the decision-making process before buying a product. The geometric properties—such as basic geometries and lines—of patterns that are simple structures, usually consist of replication of simple elements or their mathematically described modifications. These are all in connection with human emotions. A software called EmPatGen (Emotional Pattern Generator) has been developed that creates patterns automatically based on user preferences. The focus of this research is to support the work of product designers in the automotive industry. With the aid of this program, they are able to design the most aesthetically pleasing car interiors and fulfill specific customer requirements in a much easier manner. This study focuses on the connections of basic geometries and lines created with the introduction of a novel pattern generator program and mathematical model which is based on fuzzy logic.

scholarly journals FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: AN AHP APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Kaftandzieva ◽  
Violeta Cvetkoska
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Personal Finances ◽  
Financial Decision ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
And Behavior

In an uncertain economic environment, the decision-making process regarding personal finances relies heavily on personal experience and behavior, and is largely influenced by a variety of psychological and socio-demographic factors. The aim of this paper is to analyze the key factors of the decision-making process regarding financial choices of the population of young adults in the Republic of North Macedonia, and to further explain young people’s motives for the proposed decision and the conditions under which the decision was made. The research was conducted through an AHP-based questionnaire that was distributed to respondents ranging in age from 18 to 35 years. According to the obtained results, the respondents value financial security the most, hence their primary choice is investment in real estate and commodities. Young adults are less inclined to invest, especially in the more complex financial instruments. The developed AHP model will help young people make better, fact-based financial choices.

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