Solving Complex Decision Problems: A Heuristic Process - Hardcover

Grünig, Rudolf; Kühn, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 366253813X ISBN 13: 9783662538135

Publisher: Springer, 2017

Synopsis

Making decisions is certainly the most important task managers are faced with, and it is often a very difficult one. This book offers a procedure for solving complex decision problems step by step. Unlike other texts, the book focuses on problem analysis, on developing potential solutions, and on establishing a decision-making matrix.

In this fourth edition of the book, published under a new title, the authors present simplified, actionable guidelines that can be easily applied to the individual steps in the heuristic process.

The book is intended for decision-makers at companies, non-profit organizations and in public administration whose work involves complex problems. It will also benefit students and participants in executive courses.

About this title

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Rudolf Grünig is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Fribourg and Lecturer in Strategic Management in various postgraduate programs in Switzerland and abroad. He is also member of the Board or strategy consultant for different Swiss companies.

Prof. Dr. Richard Kühn is the founder and former director of the “Institute for Marketing and Strategic Management” at the University of Bern. He works as member of the Board and business consultant for important Swiss companies. He is the author of numerous publications in marketing and strategic management.

From the Back Cover

Making decisions is certainly the most important task managers are faced with, and it is often a very difficult one. This book offers a procedure for solving complex decision problems step by step. Unlike other texts, the book focuses on problem analysis, on developing potential solutions, and on establishing a decision-making matrix.

In this fourth edition of the book, published under a new title, the authors present simplified, actionable guidelines that can be easily applied to the individual steps in the heuristic process.

The book is intended for decision-makers at companies, non-profit organizations and in public administration whose work involves complex problems. It will also benefit students and participants in executive courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 366253813X
• ISBN 13: 9783662538135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 210