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Information Theory Applied to Decision Making StructuresDecision making structures, such as control boards, process information on many topics as they select options for the system and project. The decisions are based on the information known to the board members and presenters (subject matter experts) and shared at the board during discussion. This information flow through this process can be modelled using information theory. Information theory provides a mathematical basis to understand the flow of information through the decision making process and the information needed for a particular decision. Information theory also provides the mathematical relationships on which to base the optimal decision making structure for a specific system development and organizational structure. Since decision making bodies provide control for the system or project, control theory can be used to construct a decision making model. This provides a starting point for adding cognitive science models. Information processing by each individual board participant can be represented through cognitive processes which are integrated across the board participants through information theory relationship. The set theory view of information theory provides a structure in which to look at the relationships between the participants in a decision making structure.
Document ID
20180005258
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Watson, Michael D.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 14, 2018
Publication Date
May 8, 2018
Subject Category
Mathematical And Computer Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
M18-6571
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Conference on System Engineering Research (CSER 2018)
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 8, 2018
End Date: May 9, 2018
Sponsors: Virginia Univ.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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