Composite Systems Decisions

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Composite decisions consist of subdecisions and correspond to a composite system.nbsp;This approach extends the traditional paradigm of decision making of Herbert A. Simon, i.e. choice of the best alternative(s), and realizes a two-stage solving scheme: (a) selection of alternatives as the best subdecisions/local decisions and (b) composition ofnbsp;these local decisions into a composite global decision, accounting fornbsp;the quality of the local decisions and their compatibility. This book describes an approach based on systems engineering and considered modular design of composite decisions.nbsp;It describes basic systems approaches and examines basic ?technological' problems for composite systems (with applied examples), including: modular hierarchical design; multistage design and planning; redesign/improvement/adaptation; evaluation; and,nbsp;combinatorial evolution/development. Applied researchers, students, and practitioners will find this booknbsp;of value.nbsp;It will alsonbsp;interest mathematicians, computer scientists, economists andnbsp;social engineers.