Composite decisions consist of subdecisions and correspond to a composite system. 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 of these local decisions into a composite global decision, accounting for 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. 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, combinatorial evolution/development.

Applied researchers, students, and practitioners will find this book of value. It will also interest mathematicians, computer scientists, economists and social engineers.

Contains descriptions of basic systems approaches in systems engineering, system design, applied decision making. Describes several basic technological problems for composite (composable) systems on the basis of: design, improvement (adaptation, modification), multistage system design, system evaluation, combinatorial modelling of system development / evolution. Includes realistic applied examples for all the technological problems discussed. Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Dr. Mark Levin is currently a Senior Researcher for the Institute for Information Transmission Problems at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow. His research interests include: combinatorial and systems engineering, combinatorial optimization, multi-criteria decision making, algorithms and procedures, applications, engineering/CS education. In his career he has taught in many different institutions including in more recent years: the Moscow Physical-Technical Institute (Univ.) and Ariel College in Israel.

Inhalt
Issues of Information Technology.- Components of Information Technology.- System Approaches.- Systems: Models, Analysis, and Synthesis.- Issues of Systems Engineering.- System Development and Evolution.- Configuration and Multi-product Systems.- Applied Systems Decisions.- Synthesis of Composite Packaged Software.- Improvement of Buildings.- Planning in Concrete Macrotechnology.- Transformation of a Specialist's Profile.- Planning of Medical Treatment.- Design of Immunoassay Technology.- Common Part of Digraphs.- The Last Mile Problem.- Combinatorial Model of Political Administration.- Educational Issues.- General Engineering.- Design of Systems (Structural Approach).- Applied Combinatorial Optimization.- Conclusion.- Conclusion.