A dynamic delphi process utilizing a modified thurstone scaling method: Collaborative judgement in emergency response

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Abstract

In an extreme event or major disaster, very often there are both alternative actions that might be considered and far more requests for actions than can be executed immediately. The relative desirability of each option for action could be a collaborative expression of a significant number of emergency managers and experts trying to manage the most desirable alternatives at any given time, in real time. Delphi characteristics can satisfy these needs given that anyone can vote or change their vote on any two options, and voting and scaling are used to promote a group understanding. Further utilized with Thurstone's Law of Comparative Judgment, a group decision or the range of acceptability a group is willing to consent to, can be calculated and utilized as a means of producing the best decision. A ubiquitous system for expeditious real-time decision making by large virtual teams in emergency response environments is described.

Identifier

84905647316 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9789054874171]

Publication Title

Intelligent Human Computer Systems for Crisis Response and Management Iscram 2007 Academic Proceedings Papers

First Page

7

Last Page

15

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