Solution pluralism and metaheuristics

Solution pluralism is an approach to problem solving and deliberation. It employs a plurality of distinct solutions for a decision problem for aiding decision making. The concept is well established in existing practice, although perhaps not recognized as such. This paper: (1) presents the concept a...

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Main Authors: Kimbrough, Steven O., KUO, Ann, LAU, Hoong Chuin, Murphy, Frederic H., Wood, David Harlan
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2011
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/3407
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/4408/viewcontent/solution_pluralism_position_MIC.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:Solution pluralism is an approach to problem solving and deliberation. It employs a plurality of distinct solutions for a decision problem for aiding decision making. The concept is well established in existing practice, although perhaps not recognized as such. This paper: (1) presents the concept as a generalization of established practice, (2) briefly describes successful uses of the concept in practice, and (3) presents several areas that appear would benefit from application of the concept. Throughout, the role of metaheuristics in finding the pluralities of solutions is emphasized.