scholarly journals Modeling & Simulation-Based Problem Solving Process in Sustainable Living Lab

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3690
Author(s):  
Changbeom Choi ◽  
Seungho Yang ◽  
Seon Han Choi ◽  
Sooyoung Jang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Modeling And Simulation ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Living Lab ◽  
Problem Solving Process

Modern society consists of various groups according to their respective interests. The importance of the citizen participation decision-making process in which such various groups get involved in the numerous decision-making of the society has been emerging. The living lab (LL) can be a sustainable approach in such a modern society because all stakeholders can participate in the problem-solving process. In LL, every group communicates, defines their problems, and discusses with experts to find the best solution. For this process to work effectively, the discussions should be based on clear scientific evidence instead of vague words. This study introduces the modeling and simulation (M&S) process to establish a theoretical basis to help the participants in LL identify problematic situations and analyze the solutions. This process involves discrete event system formalism with a set-theoretical modular form among various modeling and simulation theories and the execution environments. Based on them, participants can reuse or extend the existing simulation model to accelerate the problem-solving process of LL. The case study for multi-modal transit station analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of M&S in LL.

Systems thinking, a consilience of values and logic

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-274
Author(s):  
Sameer Kumar ◽  
Thomas Ressler ◽  
Mark Ahrens
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Qualitative Reasoning ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
Problem Solvers

This article is an appeal to incorporate qualitative reasoning into quantitative topics and courses, especially those devoted to decision-making offered in colleges and universities. Students, many of whom join professional workforce, must become more systems thinkers and decision-makers than merely problem-solvers. This will entail discussion of systems thinking, not just reaching “the answer”. Managers will need to formally and forcefully discuss objectives and values at each stage of the problem-solving process – at the start, during the problem-solving stage, and at the interpretation of the results stage – in order to move from problem solving to decision-making. The authors suggest some methods for doing this, and provide examples of why doing so is so important for decision-makers in the modern world.

Some reasons why evidence from educational research is not particularly popular among (pre-service) teachers: A discussion

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 209-214
Author(s):  
Frank Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. This discussion first highlights novel aspects that the individual articles contribute to the special issue on (future) teachers' choice, use, and evaluation of (non-)scientific information sources about educational topics. Among these highlights are the conceptualizations of epistemic goals and the type of pedagogical task as moderators of the selection and use of scientific evidence. The second part raises overarching questions, including the following: How inclusive do we want the concept of evidence to be? How should teachers use research evidence in their pedagogical problem-solving and decision-making? To what extent is multidisciplinary teacher education contributing to epistemological confusion, possibly leading to (pre-service) teachers' low appreciation of educational research?

E-Participation in Local Government Decision Making

2010 ◽  
pp. 195-210
Author(s):  
Peter Demediuk ◽  
Rolf Solli
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Technology Choice ◽  
Community Capacity Building ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
Government Decision

Modern society will only reach its potential when citizens individually and collectively are able to use their knowledge and capabilities to shape their lives and communities. Citizen participation in government decision making that uses online technologies is one way of leveraging this capacity, and has been termed e-participation. Case studies of a Swedish and an Australian local government examine how e-participation fits into initiatives to increase community involvement in decision making. Interactive chat sessions between stakeholders can facilitate debate. Information portals can provide supporting information in interesting and accessible ways. E-voting can enable greater input and influence by a wider number of citizens. But ultimately the technology choice and e-participation implementation must be driven by the objectives of the engagement exercise, and these can range from better decisions to community capacity building and issues of trust and legitimacy.

Group Processes in Solving Complex Novel Problems: Implications for Executives' Decision Making

1988 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry E. Pate ◽  
John E. Young ◽  
Robert L. Swinth
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Group Problem ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Group Problem Solving ◽  
Search Condition ◽  
Executive Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving Process

This study examined the group problem-solving process with 115 subjects in face-to-face groups responding to complex novel problems. A working theory of group problem-solving behavior in organizational settings was partially tested in a role-play task simulating top executive decision-making. Two problem-solving conditions were examined, a search condition (joint problem-solving) and a no-search condition (authority, impose and vote/mechanistic procedures). No significant differences were found between conditions with respect to (a) type of issue resolutions (integrative versus win-lose), (b) individual goal attainment, and (c) individual member's acceptance. Surprisingly, the direction of the results for completely achieved goals was opposite from that predicted. The findings may have been a result of perceived role ambiguity attributed to the confederate group leader.

scholarly journals Leadership and Management in the 21st Century Organizations: A Practical Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Victor E. Dike
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
Effective Leaders ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving Process

<p><em>This article explores the place of leadership and management in the</em><em> </em><em>21st century businesses and organizations</em><em>, the role of leaders and managers, leadership styles as well as their levels of efficacy. It also investigates the attributes of an effective leader and manager, differentiates the concepts of leadership and management, leadership and management decision-making and problem-solving processes, and strategies</em><em> </em><em>for effective delegation</em><em> </em><em>of authorities to followers. This article argues that to function effectively and efficiently in today’s new economy, every organization needs effective leaders and managers as well as competent and reliable followers. It also </em><em>posits that the place of leadership and management in today’s organizations are changing because, among other forces, the extreme competition among businesses in the new global economy, the emerging technologies, and globalization spurred by the Internet. </em><em>The seemingly </em><em>uncertainty in today’s organizations</em><em> </em><em>are putting undue pressures</em><em> </em><em>on leaders and managers to adopt</em><em> </em><em>practical approach to leadership and management to motivate their followers</em><em> </em><em>to</em><em> </em><em>enhance their performance, </em><em>share the visions and missions of the organizations so as to realize</em><em> </em><em>their set objectives. </em><em>This article argues that what makes effective leadership and management in the rapidly changing 21st century organizations</em><em> </em><em>include their personality and style of leadership, passion and values, decision-making and problem-solving process</em><em> </em><em>as well as their</em><em> </em><em>expectations and levels of relationship with their followers. L</em><em>eaders and managers require a practical approach to leadership and management to substantially influence and motivate their followers to enhance their performance to achieve set organizational objectives.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals Citizen Participation in Solving Issues of Local Significance: Experience of the Republic of Belarus

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-111
Author(s):  
O. V. Efremov
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Local Significance

The article presents a brief analysis of the legal acts of the Republic of Belarus on the participation of citizens in the discussion and solution of local affairs and the practice of their application, as well as the results of the implementation of a number of projects of international technical assistance in this area. Citizen participation in decision-making is one of the key tools for increasing public confidence in state institutions at all levels of government, reducing the level of social tension and the risk of conflict situations in the modern society. The state acquires an additional opportunity to raise its awareness of the problems, needs and expectations of the population, as well as maximize the involvement of the potential of individual citizens and civil society as a whole by enabling citizens to participate in discussions and decision-making.

scholarly journals Studi Analisis Penilaian Kemampuan Berpikir Tingkat Tinggi Level I Tahap Decision Making Menggunakan Model Poe Berbasis Inkuiri-Humanistik pada Praktikum Fisika Dasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-301
Author(s):  
Umi Pratiwi ◽  
Nurhidayati Nurhidayati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level I ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
High Level ◽  
High Level Thinking

High-level thinking skills are an important capability as part of the problem-solving process. This study aims to determine the ability of high-level thinking at the level I decision-making phase before the initial problem-solving stage, namely the large size of the influence of the application of the model POE Inquiri-Humanstic (variable x) to the ability of thinking high level level I at the decision-making stage (variable II) . This study uses the application of inquiry-humanistic POE model as a solution in solving the problems that are being developed by physics education students. The subjects of the study used one group of subjects without any comparison, ie the second semester students of physics education courses in the Physics Basic lab course. The research data is done by using observation and high level thinking test (pretest / early test / post test). The research results show the application model of inquiri-humanistic POE reproduction of 10.2% on the ability of high-level thinking level I at the decision-making stage. It is expected that the next level level can be measured significantly with the implementation of inquiri-humanistic POE model.

Enhancing E-Transparency in Public Governance Through Social Media

2018 ◽  
pp. 136-152
Author(s):  
Edison Wazoel Lubua
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Event Models ◽  
Governance Processes ◽  
Traditional Governance

This chapter is a discussion on e-transparency. It is motivated by the trend where e-governance fails to significantly distinguish itself from the traditional governance, through embracing its secretive and prolonged nature of decision making. Both service delivery, and process and event models provided a basic background on enhancing transparency in governance activities. The emphasis is to make citizens the centre of governance processes. Moreover, key areas where citizen participation is desired, are discussed. The discussion integrates the role of ICTs is maximising participation. The later section of this chapter focuses on addressing contemporary challenges of e-transparency, in governance activities. Collectively, the modern society must embrace e-transparency, in ensuring that citizens decide their fate.

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