The volume contains the proceedings of a workshop on "Parallel Algorithms and Transputers for Optimization" which was held at the University of Siegenon November 9, 1991 plus some invited papers covering topics related to this workshop. In contrast to many other publications on parallel...

I. Theory and methodology -- On measurable multiattribute value functions based on finite-order independence of structural difference -- Preference separability and value functions -- Two-person finite games with messages on the nature choices -- A methodological approach to comparing parametric...

The approach to plural rationality through soft systems methodology -- Beyond the politics of interest -- The plural rationality and interest of national planners: experiences in Hungary -- Beyond rationality -- The culture of decision making -- Different dissolutions of the man-and-world...