Title :
Decision analysis in project management: An overview
Author :
Booker, J.M. ; Bryson, M.C.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
The authors include very general topical summaries in utility theory, mathematical programming, statistical methods, scoring and ranking methods, and cognitive science. The emphasis is on the role of decision analysis in the management of research and development projects. The intent is to provide nonspecialists with a broad survey of the many facets of decision theory.
Keywords :
decision theory; research and development management; cognitive science; decision analysis; development; mathematical programming; project management; ranking; research; scoring; utility theory; Bayesian methods; Decision making; Mathematical model; Mathematical programming; Portfolios; Uncertainty; Utility theory;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEM.1985.6447630
