Decision Making In Social Sciences Between Traditions And Innovations

Author : Daniel Flaut,Šárka Hošková-Mayerová,Cristina Ispas,Fabrizio Maturo,Elena Cristina Flaut
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Decision making
ISBN : 3030306607

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Decision Making in Social Sciences by Daniel Flaut,Šárka Hošková-Mayerová,Cristina Ispas,Fabrizio Maturo,Elena Cristina Flaut Pdf

This book explores several branches of the social sciences and their perspectives regarding their relations with decision-making processes: computer science, education, linguistics, sociology, and management. The decision-making process in social contexts is based on the analysis of sound alternatives using evaluative criteria. Therefore, this process is one that can be rational or irrational, and can be based on knowledge and/or beliefs. A decision-making process always produces a final decision, which may or may not imply prompt action, and increases the chances of choosing the best possible alternative. The book is divided into four main parts. The concepts covered in the first part, on computer science, explore how the rise of algorithms and the growth in computing power over the years can influence decision-making processes. In the second part, some traditional and innovative ideas and methods used in education are presented: compulsory schooling, inclusive schools, higher education, etc. In turn, the third part focuses on linguistics aspects, and examines how progress is manifested in language. The fourth part, on sociology, explores how society can be influenced by social norms, human interactions, culture, and religion. Management, regarded as a science of the decision-making process, is explored in the last part of this book. Selected organizations strategies, objectives and resources are presented, e.g., human resources, financial resources, and technological resources. The book gathers and presents, in a concise format, a broad range of aspects regarding the decision-making process in social contexts, making it a valuable and unique resource for the scientific community.

Author : Daniel Flaut,Šárka Hošková-Mayerová,Cristina Ispas,Fabrizio Maturo,Cristina Flaut
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030306595

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Decision Making in Social Sciences: Between Traditions and Innovations by Daniel Flaut,Šárka Hošková-Mayerová,Cristina Ispas,Fabrizio Maturo,Cristina Flaut Pdf

This book explores several branches of the social sciences and their perspectives regarding their relations with decision-making processes: computer science, education, linguistics, sociology, and management. The decision-making process in social contexts is based on the analysis of sound alternatives using evaluative criteria. Therefore, this process is one that can be rational or irrational, and can be based on knowledge and/or beliefs. A decision-making process always produces a final decision, which may or may not imply prompt action, and increases the chances of choosing the best possible alternative. The book is divided into four main parts. The concepts covered in the first part, on computer science, explore how the rise of algorithms and the growth in computing power over the years can influence decision-making processes. In the second part, some traditional and innovative ideas and methods used in education are presented: compulsory schooling, inclusive schools, higher education, etc. In turn, the third part focuses on linguistics aspects, and examines how progress is manifested in language. The fourth part, on sociology, explores how society can be influenced by social norms, human interactions, culture, and religion. Management, regarded as a science of the decision-making process, is explored in the last part of this book. Selected organizations’ strategies, objectives and resources are presented, e.g., human resources, financial resources, and technological resources. The book gathers and presents, in a concise format, a broad range of aspects regarding the decision-making process in social contexts, making it a valuable and unique resource for the scientific community.

Author : Mohammad Izhar Hassan,Shouraseni Sen Roy,Uday Chatterjee,Samik Chakraborty,Uttara Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030967604

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Social Morphology, Human Welfare, and Sustainability by Mohammad Izhar Hassan,Shouraseni Sen Roy,Uday Chatterjee,Samik Chakraborty,Uttara Singh Pdf

This volume discusses a broad range of human welfare problems associated with and stemming from social issues, natural resource deficiencies, environmental hazards, vulnerability to climate change, and sustainability challenges. The chapters form a framework centered around the concept of social morphology, i.e. the role of humans in shaping society, and associated human-nature interactions which inform the ability to achieve sustainable welfare and well-being. The book is divided in six sections. Section I contains the introductory chapters where the book explores shifting interfaces between environment, society, and sustainability outcomes. Section II discusses contemporary issues of social welfare, and covers sustainable approaches in geo-heritage and ecotourism. Section III addresses the roots of various social conflicts and inequalities in relation to overpopulation, poverty, illiteracy, employment concerns, and human migration. Section IV highlights social security and areas of social deprivation, including urban affordability, gender equality, and women’s health. Section V covers social issues resulting from natural hazards and disasters. Section VI concludes the book with a discussion of the way forward for social sustainability. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, policy makers, environmentalists, NGOs, and social scientists.

Author : Carol H. Weiss,Michael J. Bucuvalas
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231046766

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Social Science Research and Decision-making by Carol H. Weiss,Michael J. Bucuvalas Pdf

Author : Bent Sorensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2216 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317740926

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Renewable Energy by Bent Sorensen Pdf

This four-volume set, edited by a leading expert in the field, brings together in one collection a series of papers that have been fundamental to the development of renewable energy as a defined discipline. Some of the papers were first published many years ago, but they remain classics in their fields and retain their relevance to the understanding of current issues. The papers have been selected with the assistance of an eminent international editorial board. The set includes a general introduction and each volume is introduced by a new overview essay, placing the selected papers in context. The range of subject matter is considerable, including coverage of all the main renewable technologies, the fundamental principles by which they function, and the issues around their deployment such as planning, integration and socio-economic assessment. Overall, the set provides students, teachers and researchers, confronted with thousands of journal articles, book chapters and grey literature stretching back decades, with a ready-made selection of and commentary on the most important key writings in renewable energy. It will be an essential reference for libraries concerned with energy, technology and the environment.

Author : Ásthildur Elva Bernhardsdóttir
Publisher : Springer
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319207148

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Crisis-Related Decision-Making and the Influence of Culture on the Behavior of Decision Makers by Ásthildur Elva Bernhardsdóttir Pdf

This book provides an analysis on the impact of culture on crisis management, exploring how different cultural types are reflected in crisis-related decision making patterns. Providing an interdisciplinary and international perspective with a rich research and practical outlook, this work is an important contribution to the field of crisis management and decision making. Offering essential understanding to how countries, organizations, groups and individuals prepare for and respond to crises thus combining research across several disciplines, offering theoretical development, empirical testing and reporting on the testing of a large number of hypotheses across several frameworks. The novelty of this book lies in its presentation of the quantitative testing of the relationship between cultural theory and crisis management, drawing on data from cases that cross continents and crises types. The book also includes a review of cases from South Korea and suggests a number of ways in which practitioners at various levels of government can prepare their organizations to cope better with the introduction of cultural bias into the decision making process. Those with an interest in risk management, disaster management and crisis management will value this pioneering work as it reveals the influence of cultural bias in decision making processes. This work offers important insights for practice as well as for theory-building, scholars and practitioners of public administration, management, political, and international relations, organizational, social and cultural psychology, amongst others, will all gain from reading this work.

Author : H.T. Wilson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781003824947

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Tradition and Innovation by H.T. Wilson Pdf

First published in 1984 Tradition and Innovation by viewing Western civilization as a culture, puts the common perspectives of our major Western institutions in bolder relief. The author shows how the institutionalization of central modes of Western rationality-found in capitalism, industrialization, science, science - based technology, bureaucracy, the rule of law, the social and behavioral sciences-has created a culturally and historically unique form of collective life: advanced industrial society. Indicative of this development is the nature and meaning of the so-called innovative society itself, where rationality is increasingly seen to repose in institutions and organized structures rather than in individuals. Professor Wilson argues that this rationality is becoming traditionalized as a central artifact of our form of life, one which believes in the independent existence of the ‘facts of life’. This is borne out by the increasing autonomy of what professor Wilson calls ‘disembodied disciplined observation’, determined as it is to annihilate contemplation and reflection in its effort to reconstitute practice in its own image. This is an interesting read for students of sociology, political science, public administration, and social science in general.

Author : Hassan Qudrat-Ullah,J. Michael Spector,Paal Davidsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540736653

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Complex Decision Making by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah,J. Michael Spector,Paal Davidsen Pdf

Today's ever more complex world creates challenges for decision makers. This volume reviews the principles underlying complex decision making, the handling of uncertainties in dynamic environments, and the various modeling approaches. Beginning with a discussion of the underlying concepts, theories and empirical evidence, the book gives you a range of practical tools and techniques for decision making in complex environments and systems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:30000010697088

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Catalog of NIE Education Products by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jack Zevin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000589979

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Social Studies for the Twenty-First Century by Jack Zevin Pdf

Now in its 5th edition, this popular text offers practical, interesting, exciting ways to teach social studies and a multitude of instructional and professional resources for teachers. Theory, curriculum, methods, and assessment are woven into a comprehensive model for setting objectives; planning lessons, units, and courses; choosing classroom strategies; and constructing tests for some of the field's most popular and enduring programs. The reflective and integrative framework emphasizes building imagination, insight, and critical thinking into everyday classrooms; encourages problem-solving attitudes and behavior; and provokes analysis, reflection, and debate. Throughout the text, all aspects of curriculum and instruction are viewed from a tripartite perspective that divides social studies instruction into didactic (factual), reflective (analytical), and affective (judgmental) components. These three components are seen as supporting one another, building the groundwork for taking stands on issues, past and present. At the center is the author's belief that the heart and soul of social studies instruction, perhaps all teaching, lies in stimulating the production of ideas; looking at knowledge from others' viewpoints; and formulating for oneself a set of goals, values, and beliefs that can be explained and justified in open discussion. This new edition is heavily revised and condensed to promote ease of use. "Build Your Own Lesson" additions to each chapter encourage improvisation and inquiry-based teaching and learning across subjects. A Companion Website offers additional activities, lessons, and resources for pre-service and practicing social studies teachers.

Author : C.M. Allwood,Marcus Selart
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792368622

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Decision Making: Social and Creative Dimensions by C.M. Allwood,Marcus Selart Pdf

This volume presents research that integrates decision making and creativity within the social contexts in which these processes occur. The volume is an essential addition to and expansion of recent approaches to decision making. Such approaches attempt to incorporate more of the psychological and socio-cultural context in which human decision making takes place. The authors come from different disciplines and also belong to a broad spectrum of research traditions. They present innovative chapters dealing with both theoretical and empirical aspects of decision making in different personal and organizational contexts. All chapters are written from the perspective that human decision making is inherently social and more or less creative. The volume addresses fundamental questions about the nature of human decision making as it occurs in different social contexts. Thereby, it becomes essential reading for researchers in decision making and for advanced students in psychology, management science, informatics, and related disciplines.

Author : Pranee Liamputtong
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 2224 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783031251108

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Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health by Pranee Liamputtong Pdf

This handbook highlights the relevance of the social sciences in global public health and their significantly crucial role in the explanation of health and illness in different population groups, the improvement of health, and the prevention of illnesses around the world. Knowledge generated via social science theories and research methodologies allows healthcare providers, policy-makers, and politicians to understand and appreciate the lived experience of their people, and to provide sensitive health and social care to them at a time of most need. Social sciences, such as medical sociology, medical anthropology, social psychology, and public health are the disciplines that examine the sociocultural causes and consequences of health and illness. It is evident that biomedicine cannot be the only answer to improving the health of people. What makes social sciences important in global public health is the critical role social, cultural, economic, and political factors play in determining or influencing the health of individuals, communities, and the larger society and nation. This handbook is comprehensive in its nature and contents, which range from a more disciplinary-based approach and theoretical and methodological frameworks to different aspects of global public health. It covers: Discussions of the social science disciplines and their essence, concepts, and theories relating to global public health Theoretical frameworks in social sciences that can be used to explain health and illness in populations Methodological inquiries that social science researchers can use to examine global public health issues and understand social issues relating to health in different population groups and regions Examples of social science research in global public health areas and concerns as well as population groups The Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health is a useful reference for students, researchers, lecturers, practitioners, and policymakers in global health, public health, and social science disciplines; and libraries in universities and health and social care institutions. It offers readers a good understanding of the issues that can impact the health and well-being of people in society, which may lead to culturally sensitive health and social care for people that ultimately will lead to a more equitable society worldwide.

Author : Dr.Zuhri Saputra Hutabarat,Md. Harun Rashid,Wei Li,Yu Lan,Burhan Akyılmaz,Sinan Kürkcü,Şirin Yılmaz,Müge Solmaz,Balqis Azhari S.,Imron Wakhid Harits,Marco I. Bonelli,Farwa Naseem,Assoc. Prof. Birsel AYBEK,Serdar Koç,Azhar Maksum,Iskandar Muda,Luigi Pio Leonardo Cavaliere,Marhayanie,Ibnu Austrindanney Sina Azhar,Melisa Angela Sinaga,Mehmet İnce,Dr. Kadir Sain,Mustafa Altıntaş,Emil Raul oğlu Ağayev,Atacan Garip,Assoc. Prof. Vildan Ateş,Hikmat G. Hasanov,Ismayil Zeynalov,Dr. Hakan Genç,EZE Benneth Uchenna (PhD),WAHAB Nurudeen Opeyemi,OJO Olanipekun James (PhD),ERIGBE Patience Ajirioghene, PhD,EKECHI Festus,Dr. Onur Batmaz,Assoc. Prof. Aybegüm Güngördü Belbağ,Assoc. Prof. Fatma Cumhur,Muhammad Touseef,Abdullah Shahzad , Ijaz Yusuf,Megat Al Imran Yasin,MA Zukri Valenteno,Mathew James Lidi
Publisher : GLOBAL ACADEMY YAYINCILIK VE DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9786258284614

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4. International Congress on Social Sciences, Innovation and Educational Technologies Proceedings (4.ICSSIET 2023) by Dr.Zuhri Saputra Hutabarat,Md. Harun Rashid,Wei Li,Yu Lan,Burhan Akyılmaz,Sinan Kürkcü,Şirin Yılmaz,Müge Solmaz,Balqis Azhari S.,Imron Wakhid Harits,Marco I. Bonelli,Farwa Naseem,Assoc. Prof. Birsel AYBEK,Serdar Koç,Azhar Maksum,Iskandar Muda,Luigi Pio Leonardo Cavaliere,Marhayanie,Ibnu Austrindanney Sina Azhar,Melisa Angela Sinaga,Mehmet İnce,Dr. Kadir Sain,Mustafa Altıntaş,Emil Raul oğlu Ağayev,Atacan Garip,Assoc. Prof. Vildan Ateş,Hikmat G. Hasanov,Ismayil Zeynalov,Dr. Hakan Genç,EZE Benneth Uchenna (PhD),WAHAB Nurudeen Opeyemi,OJO Olanipekun James (PhD),ERIGBE Patience Ajirioghene, PhD,EKECHI Festus,Dr. Onur Batmaz,Assoc. Prof. Aybegüm Güngördü Belbağ,Assoc. Prof. Fatma Cumhur,Muhammad Touseef,Abdullah Shahzad , Ijaz Yusuf,Megat Al Imran Yasin,MA Zukri Valenteno,Mathew James Lidi Pdf

Editor Prof. Dr. Beatriz Lucia SALVADOR BIZOTTO- Centro Universitário Unifacvest/BRAZIL ISBN: 9786258284614 PUBLISHER: Global Academy Publishing House Date: 28.02.2023

Author : Larisa V Shavinina
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1202 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780080441986

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The International Handbook on Innovation by Larisa V Shavinina Pdf

The breadth of this work will allow the reader to acquire a comprehensive and panoramic picture of the nature of innovation within a single handbook.

Author : Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446209714

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The SAGE Handbook of the Philosophy of Social Sciences by Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla Pdf

- what is the relationship between the social sciences and the natural sciences? - where do today′s dominant approaches to doing social science come from? - what are the main fissures and debates in contemporary social scientific thought? - how are we to make sense of seemingly contrasting approaches to how social scientists find out about the world and justify their claims to have knowledge of it? In this exciting handbook, Ian Jarvie and Jesús Zamora-Bonilla have put together a wide-ranging and authoritative overview of the main philosophical currents and traditions at work in the social sciences today. Starting with the history of social scientific thought, this handbook sets out to explore that core fundamentals of social science practice, from issues of ontology and epistemology to issues of practical method. Along the way it investigates such notions as paradigm, empiricism, postmodernism, naturalism, language, agency, power, culture, and causality. Bringing together in one volume leading authorities in the field from around the world, this book will be a must-have for any serious scholar or student of the social sciences.