Trends and Research in the Decision Sciences: Best Papers from the 2014 Annual Conference

Introduction

This first Volume of Research in the Decision Sciences is the first scholarly book sponsored by the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI). It represents a range of leading-edge research projects conducted within the multidisciplinary fields of decision sciences. Decision sciences scholars and practitioners apply a range of rigorous quantitative and behavioral approaches, frameworks, and methodologies to support and solve decision challenges experienced by individuals, organizations, and societies. They draw from functional areas such as information systems, manufacturing/service management, supply chain management, finance, marketing, management, accounting, and decision support, as well as institutional areas such as healthcare, public ...