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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.
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.
This book concisely presents a broad range of models and theories
on social systems. Because of the huge spectrum of topics involving
social systems, various issues related to Mathematics, Statistics,
Teaching, Social Science, and Economics are discussed. In an effort
to introduce the subject to a wider audience, this volume, part of
the series "Studies in Systems, Decision and Control", equally
addresses the needs of mathematicians, statisticians, sociologists
and philosophers. The studies examined here are divided into four
parts. The first part, "Perusing the Minds Behind Scientific
Discoveries", traces the winding path of Syamal K. Sen and Ravi P.
Agarwal's scholarship throughout history, and most importantly, the
thought processes that allowed each of them to master their
subject. The second part covers "Theories in Social Systems" and
the third discusses "Models in Social Systems", while the fourth
and final part is dedicated to "Mathematical Methods in the Social
Sciences". Given its breadth of coverage, the book will offer
inquisitive readers a valuable point of departure for exploring
these rich, vast, and ever-expanding fields of knowledge.
This book concisely presents a broad range of models and theories
on social systems. Because of the huge spectrum of topics involving
social systems, various issues related to Mathematics, Statistics,
Teaching, Social Science, and Economics are discussed. In an effort
to introduce the subject to a wider audience, this volume, part of
the series "Studies in Systems, Decision and Control", equally
addresses the needs of mathematicians, statisticians, sociologists
and philosophers. The studies examined here are divided into four
parts. The first part, "Perusing the Minds Behind Scientific
Discoveries", traces the winding path of Syamal K. Sen and Ravi P.
Agarwal's scholarship throughout history, and most importantly, the
thought processes that allowed each of them to master their
subject. The second part covers "Theories in Social Systems" and
the third discusses "Models in Social Systems", while the fourth
and final part is dedicated to "Mathematical Methods in the Social
Sciences". Given its breadth of coverage, the book will offer
inquisitive readers a valuable point of departure for exploring
these rich, vast, and ever-expanding fields of knowledge.
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