Pluralistic multi-agent decision support system: a framework and an empirical test

Recent research in decision support systems (DSSs) has focused on building active cooperative intelligent systems. Research in agent-based decision support is a promising stream in this direction. This paper proposes a framework for a pluralistic multi-agent decision support system (MADSS). The dist...

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Published in:Information & management 2004-09, Vol.41 (7), p.883-898
Main Authors: Vahidov, Rustam, Fazlollahi, Bijan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Critiquing systems
Decision making
Decision support systems
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information retrieval systems. Information and document management system
Information science. Documentation
Intelligent agents
Interfaces. Software
Multi-agent systems
Pluralistic models
Sciences and techniques of general use
Studies
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Summary:Recent research in decision support systems (DSSs) has focused on building active cooperative intelligent systems. Research in agent-based decision support is a promising stream in this direction. This paper proposes a framework for a pluralistic multi-agent decision support system (MADSS). The distinguishing feature of the proposed approach is its organization around human decision making process. The framework builds upon the decision support pyramid with agents organized into groups according to the phases of the problem solving model. We outline the design principles and develop architecture for MADSS. The framework is illustrated through an investment MADSS prototype. The results of the empirical test are presented.
ISSN:0378-7206
1872-7530
DOI:10.1016/j.im.2003.08.017