Satisficing Decision-Making in Supervisory Control. Part 2.

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Abstract:

This paper describes a flexible graphics system GraMAD for aiding a human decision-maker in making a selection out of a discrete set of alternatives while trading off several criteria. Three major components of this selection process, called satisficing, are identified and three modes of information presentation to the decision-maker are studied. Necessary elements of multiple-objective computer aiding systems are discussed. Results of experiments with human subjects working with the GraMAD system are discussed. Keywords Supervisory control Mental models Decision aids Human computer interaction.

Author(s):
Charny, Leonid ; Sheridan, Thomas B.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE MAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Mar 83-Jul 86,
Pagination:
0059

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-83-K-0193
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *DECISION MAKING, CONTROL, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), INTERACTIONS, COMPUTERS, GRAPHICS, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, SELECTION, SUPERVISION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Psychology
Keyword(s):
GRAMAD(Graphical Multiple Attribute Decision), Supervisory control, Decision aids, WU196179
Report Date:
1986 Jul 31